What Is Drug Addiction? Drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. It usually starts with the voluntary act of taking drugs, but over time, a person’s ability to choose not to do so becomes compromised. Drug addiction changes … Read more
What Is Drug Abuse? Drug abuse refers to the habitual misuse of drugs, which can lead to addiction, dependence, and other negative consequences. It involves the use of a drug in a way that is harmful to the individual or others. This can include using drugs in higher doses than prescribed, using drugs for non-medical … Read more
How can I tell if I or my child might be a binge eater? Binge eating is a newly recognized eating disorder in which the sufferer has frequent episodes of compulsive overeating. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder occurs almost as often in men as in women. Binge eating disorder can cause high blood … Read more
How can I tell if my child or someone I know might have bulimia? Purging seems like an easy way to control weight. ‘Eat anything you want, as much as you want, and never gain an ounce! Just get rid of the calories consumed.’ Unfortunately, more than just calories are expelled during purging. The loss … Read more
Is your drinking considered normal, by you and others, or do you think you may be alcoholic? This quick assessment is based on the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST), one of the most widely used, and is designed to give you an effective screening for lifetime alcohol-related problems and alcoholism. What Is The Alcoholism (MAST) … Read more
What Is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa, often referred to as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape. People with anorexia may restrict their food intake severely, engage in excessive exercise, or use other methods to lose … Read more