mental disorder

Swimmer Ian Thorpe Home After 'Rehab for Alcohol Abuse and Depression'

Swimmer Ian Thorpe home after 'rehab for alcohol abuse and depression'
Swimming champion Ian Thorpe has left a rehab facility and has gone home after spending two days being treated for alcohol abuse and depression, Australian news reports. The five-time Olympic gold medallist has long been battling what he… Continue reading

Is There More Drug Abuse and Mental Health Problems in the Transgender/transsexual Community?

Question by someone: Is there more drug abuse and mental health problems in the transgender/transsexual community?
statistics would be nice?

Best answer:

Answer by Renny
Yes, drug abuse and mental health issues are more prevalent among transgenders/transsexuals.

Gender really has a profound impact on the individual, and when there… Continue reading

The Triad of PTSD, TBI and Addiction Substance Abuse


 

The Triad of PTSD, TBI and Addiction Substance Abuse – Many Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) and veterans of the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) have experienced concussive in…

 

DEATH IN AMPATUAN | Ritual killing of mother – blood drained, body parts gone …… Continue reading

What Does Drug Cross- Dependence Mean?

Question by sarah: what does drug cross- dependence mean?

Best answer:

Answer by Mathieu
It depends- there are several possible definitions:

1) Cross-dependence (also known as cross-addiction) means that a person is “addicted to everything.” Sometimes in an AA or NA meeting, for example, a person will say “I… Continue reading

Could Someone Please Help Me Locate the Delaware Statutes for Domestic Violence?

Question by licht: Could someone please help me locate the Delaware Statutes for Domestic Violence?
There was an incident in my home recently. My brother is very ill, the police in my area are well aware of this, 2.5 years ago he stabbed someone, and he has not been… Continue reading

How Exactly Does TWLOHA(To Write Love on Her Arms) Help People?

Question by Toothpaste: How exactly does TWLOHA(To Write Love On Her Arms) help people?
I have recently heard about this organization, who helps people with depression, self-injury, suicide, ect. How exactly do they help?

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Answer by Tink
They provide information – including where to find help for… Continue reading

Why Would a Drug Rehab Center Put a 16 Year Old Boy on Antidepressants and Antipsychotics Without?

Question by .: Why would a drug rehab center put a 16 year old boy on antidepressants and antipsychotics without?
diagnosing him with depression or any mental disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder? They are administering these drugs to him for aggressiveness and behavioral problems. Since when have… Continue reading

What the Hell Happened to My Friend When He Smoked a Joint?

Question by Dave S: What the hell happened to my friend when he smoked a joint?
My friend said he wanted to smoke some MJ for the first time so I gave him some for his first try. He called me early the next morning and told me that… Continue reading

Personal 12-Step Recovery Testimony on Video Game & Internet Addiction – Dr. Andrew Doan


 

Personal 12-Step Recovery Testimony on Video Game & Internet Addiction – Dr. Andrew Doan – This is my personal testimony on how God works in my life and helps me to overcome my addictive behavior with video games, Internet gaming, and gambling. Ple…

 

New mental disorders — courtesy… Continue reading

What Do These Real Life Disorders Make You Think About Psychology?

Question by John Doe: What do these real life disorders make you think about psychology?
Sibling Rivalry Disorder

Sibling Rivalry Disorder may occur in families where there is conflict between brothers and sisters which is so severe that it leads to marital problems, creates a real danger of physical… Continue reading