Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs primarily used to treat anxiety, seizures and insomnia. They are also used as an anesthetic for surgery, as a muscle relaxer and as part of a treatment program for depression and panic attacks. However, also called benzos, these drugs are highly habit...
by Melissa Riddle Chalos A positive outlook can often mean the difference between recovery success and relapse. A positive outlook reduces stress and enables the person struggling to feel that he or she has value and is defined by more than just addiction. But keeping a positive outlook...
According to the Mayo Clinic, about 1 in 5 women develop depression at some point in life. Statistically, women are nearly twice as likely to develop the disorder then men, and, while depression can happen at any time during a woman’s life, it is more common between the ages of 40 and...
The Mayo Clinic defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. PTSD can cause a variety of symptoms that can appear soon after the traumatic event ends or even years later. The US Department of Veterans...
The National Institute of Mental Health defines post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition resulting from experiencing extreme trauma. Most people associate PTSD with soldiers returning from combat. Although the disorder is prominent among military personal, anyone who has...
The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event such as a natural disaster or rape. Those who have been through a traumatic event can experience flashbacks and other symptoms of trauma long after the event has passed. Getting the right...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a collection of emotional and physical symptoms that result from exposure to life-threatening or life-altering trauma. Many solders who return from combat suffer from PTSD; the...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition that was first described in the 1980s. Since then, there has been much confusion about it, because its symptoms are similar to those of clinical depression. In fact, the symptoms of SAD are sometimes so severe that clinical...
Getting sober from drug or alcohol addiction is hard, but fighting a mental health condition at the same time can be even more difficult. Sadly, many people struggle to get sober from drugs, because they are unaware of their underlying psychiatric disorders that contribute to their...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports facts about the relationship between mental health disorders and addiction, including the following: Approximately 50% of individuals with severe mental disorders are affected by substance abuse. 37 percent of alcohol abusers and 53%...
The number of U.S. children affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is astronomical. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 11% of children ages four through 17 are diagnosed with ADHD. When a condition affects more than one in ten U.S. children,...
Autism is a disorder that can vary greatly in severity, but, when combined with a process addiction, it can make it almost impossible for someone to function at a normal level. If you or someone you know suffers from autism and a process addiction at the same time, then seek professional...