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Is Adult ADHD Treatment Different from ADHD Treatment in Children?
About ADHD and Treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is a mental illness that results in a person having a difficult time concentrating and they may have uncontrollable bursts if energy. When a child his ADHD they will start to have problems in school, and they may start to have behavioral issues….
Dual Diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis is a condition wherein a person has mental disorder as well as an alcohol problem. This is a condition that occurs very often, particularly with depression, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, Schizophrenia. Many times, the onset of Dual Diagnosis begins with the mental problems and to cope up with it, people use drugs or….
Is Inpatient Treatment Better than Outpatient Treatment?
When you finally do decide to seek help for yourself or a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the growing concern may be what type of treatment is going to be most effective—is inpatient treatment better than outpatient treatment? The answer to this question depends on a variety of different circumstantial factors….
Schizophrenia Linked To Dysfunction In Molecular Brain Pathway Activated By Marijuana
Alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Expression of the cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB1R), the site of action of the main chemical ingredient of marijuana, is significantly….
Parish tackles alcohol abuse
Louisiana is known for its joie de vivre — its love of life. Unfortunately, for many, along with its many festivals, parties and good times also comes a love of alcohol. According to state statistics, the people of St. Landry Parish do more than their share of drinking. The parish currently ranks among the top….