When we hear the words “exposure therapy,” some extreme images might come to mind. We might think of people being forced to watch unsettling imagery or sit in a room with something they fear. The reality of exposure therapy treatment for PTSD is quite different and, as a result, significantly less intimidating. How ... Read More
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What Are the Dangers of Combining Benzos and Alcohol?
Benzodiazepines and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants and are highly addictive. The main reason why people combine benzos and alcohol is that they have developed tolerance to either alcohol or benzos. Tolerance to an addictive substance means your brain and body demand more of the substance to get ... Read More
How to Restore the Brain’s Serotonin Levels After Ecstasy
Drugs of abuse that cause mind-altering experiences, whether a “high” or change in mood or perception of reality, upset the brain’s normal neurochemical balance. The synthetic drug Ecstasy (also known as MDMA) is no exception. Users typically experience an extreme elevation in mood, thanks to the drug’s stimulant and ... Read More
Afraid of Antidepressants’ Side Effects? What to Know
For many people with anxiety or depression, a common barrier to treatment can be resistance to medication. They may make statements such as, "I don't want to take antidepressants," or "I don't want to take medication." Sometimes they may have tried an antidepressant medication before, and it did not work or caused ... Read More
Drug Profile: Daytrana Patch for ADHD
Approved for use in April 2006 by the Federal Drug Administration, Daytrana is a skin patch produced and marketed by Noven Pharmaceuticals. The drug is also a "methyphenidate transdermal system" (MTS). Daytrana is most commonly used as a daily treatment for "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD) in children ... Read More
Living with ADD & ADHD
In the United States, more than 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the CDC. The National Institute of Mental Health also reports that 4.4% of adults between the ages of 18 and 44 are living with ADHD. Many more adults and children have ADHD symptoms but ... Read More
5 Myths About Mental Illness That Some Christians Believe
Mental illnesses such as depression have been documented and studied for over 2,000 years. While today's understanding of mental disorders is far more robust and accurate than early theories, some outdated ideas are still echoed in certain circles, such as the belief that conditions such as depression result from ... Read More
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness? The Most Common Mental Conditions That Drive People to Drink
Do You Suspect That Your Drinking is Due to an Unknown Mental Disorder? If so, you may be one of many Americans whose alcohol abuse is linked with mental illness. The comorbidity of alcohol and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), bipolar disorder, depression, and several other conditions increases the risk of ... Read More
