In the drug-counseling field, there is often a question that arises: can there be full recovery from addiction, including the elimination of feeling attraction for the abused substance? Speaking about […]
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In most cases, teens addicted to alcohol and drugs feel the shame and stigma that accompanies a teen substance abuse disorder. In fact, they might not readily admit that they
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A recent study done at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that the amygdala, a part of the brain associated with emotions including fear, plays a significant role in
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New research done by Oregon State University suggests that both religious practices as well as spirituality each have their own influence on a teen’s overall well being and mental health.
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A recent study reveals that a new drug for teen schizophrenia may be controlling symptoms better than in the past. Researchers have been looking for a type of drug that
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Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mood disorder, a mental illness experienced by teens, adults, and even children. It’s considered to be a mood disorder because someone with this diagnosis experiences
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A recent article in Medical News Today describes a research study that found certain risk factors for teens and the development of mental illness. The study revealed that teens who
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The story of Harvard graduate, Scott Stossel, highlights the benefits of getting mental health professional support for teen anxiety early in life. His anxiety started at a very young age
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Conversion Disorder is one of those illness that makes psychologists scratch their heads. It’s neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, or paralysis don’t have any known psychological or medical causes.
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As a parent, you might fear that your teen would use drugs like marijuana, alcohol, or methamphetamines. But you may not realize that there are dangers in your own home
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