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Alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease or state that is characterized by the uncontrolled consumption and oftentimes intense preoccupation with alcohol. Both genetic and environmental factors are believed to play significant roles in the development of the condition. It is therefore not surprising that some people are more susceptible to misusing […]

Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences. Psychology Today makes it quite simple: When a person engages in an activity that is pleasurable

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder characterized by persistent and unusual mood swings which can lower an individual’s quality of life.  Sadly, 60% of those with bipolar have abused substances to either address or mask the painful symptoms of bipolar. We understand bipolar is a very difficult disorder that may have led individuals to abuse

Rehabilitation is care that can help you get back, keep, or improve abilities that you need for daily life. These abilities may be physical, mental, and/or cognitive (thinking and learning). You may have lost them because of a disease or injury, or as a side effect from a medical treatment. A rehabilitation center is a

Schizophrenia is a serious illness characterized by disturbances in behavioral perception and thought. The most important symptoms are delusions, hallucinations and bizarre behavior. If left untreated, this disorder results in significant impairment of daily functioning. The risk of violence towards others as well as towards oneself may increase. Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that

Alcohol addiction can’t be uprooted if it is socially acceptable. Excessive alcohol consumption can pose many risks and health hazards for addicts, even despite its legal status. WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM? A person who is addicted to drinking alcohol is called an alcoholic and the condition of alcohol dependence is called alcoholism. A long time ago

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a kind of mental problem that causes severe and sudden mood swings that include emotional outbursts. Although, bipolar illness does not have permanent treatment. However, it is controllable through one or more treatment methods, such as several therapies, specific medication and psychological treatment. Doctors also recommend lifestyle