Bipolar disorder can be difficult for many patients and their families to understand. Like diabetes, the disorder has two primary types: bipolar disorder 1, which is the more severe form of the condition, and the comparatively more moderate bipolar disorder 2. Contrary to what some might believe, however, that second form of bipolar disorder can…
If you or someone you know suffers from bipolar disorder, the condition can often be difficult to understand and even more difficult to manage without effective intervention. The condition can cause extreme emotional volatility and impact energy levels, as well as several other symptoms. To make matters worse, of the roughly 3 percent of Americans…
Alcohol addiction is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, educational outreach about addiction treatment programs is sorely lacking. That lack of information makes many potential patients reluctant to seek out the help they need. For example, few people outside of the treatment industry understand how inpatient alcohol treatment works.…
With the ongoing opioid addiction problem in the United States and other areas of the world, treatment for heroin and similar drugs has gained new attention in recent years. Opiate withdrawal is a major concern for health care professionals, as patients who endure its symptoms can be exposed to high levels of pain and other…
“Is this an airport or a kennel?” I joked with the captain of the airline as we stood in line at the Last Starbucks Before Departure. “Certainly seems that way these days,” he said, laughing. A woman holding a Chihuahua in a Therapy Dog vest eyed us suspiciously. A quick glance around the terminal revealed…
The treatment of mental health disorders has come a long way in the modern era, as therapists have adopted different forms of behavioral therapy to help their patients learn to identify issues and change unhealthy behaviors. While this therapy can take many different forms, cognitive behavioral therapy has become an increasingly popular option. If you…
There was a time when parents had few resources to help them address a child’s substance abuse problems. Previous generations often dealt with these concerns in secret, fearful of the public scorn that could arise were others to learn about their “family secret.” Thankfully, things are different now, as teen drug abuse and addiction are…
Parents are often confronted with difficult choices at different points in a teen’s life, but few are more difficult than the types of decisions that must be made when that child is suffering from substance abuse or other severe behavioral problems. Yes, there are a wide range of options available to treat these children, ranging…
What is Ativan? Since the untimely death of rock star Chris Cornell, many have asked how a man with a family, who seemed stable, suddenly chose to end his life. Cornell’s wife maintains his anti-anxiety drug, Ativan, taken in a larger dose led him to the decision. So, will Ativan cause suicide under this condition? Ativan…
What To Do if Your Teen Has Been Self-Harming or Cutting When you’re standing in line at a fast food restaurant with your daughter and you get your first glimpse of the scabbed over lines peeking from the cuff of her shirt sleeve, the bottom drops out of your whole world. In that first moment you…