Use of at least 3 different substances indiscriminately for the past 12 months, knowing the fact that substance causes or exacerbating social, physical and occupational problems. Nicotine and Caffeine are excluded.
Erik Erikson maintained that an individual goes through psychosocial development in 8 sequential stages from birth to adulthood. During each stage, the person may experience psychosocial crisis that could positively or negatively affect their personality.
Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the anxiety disorder, which is very common and chronic mental illness. It involve two main aspects, one is obsession ( repetitive irrational thoughts) and the other is compulsion ( repetitive actions).
Scientists have known the link between inflammation and cancer for many centuries. It is believed that chronic inflammation can cause changes in cells and eventually turn them to malignant cells.
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Dec. 7, 2012 -- For Jane Perez, the cost of posting a negative online review of her contractor could be very steep. It might also be costly for the contractor.
Perez, a Fairfax, Va., resident, is being sued for $750,000 in defamation charges by the contra
Are you struggling with opioid dependence? Suboxone® is an FDA-approved medication used in combination with counseling to help you recover from dependence. Find out how it could reduce risk of overdose and help you stop relying on opioids.
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For 10 million Americans, the winter months present more than just a loss of sunlight and long days — they bring on seasonal affective disorder. If your depression is tied to the seasons and flares during winter, we can help.
Though there may be little good news when it comes to the opioid problem in the United States, there is a treatment that’s allowing people to take back control of their lives. Here’s a look at how Suboxone® can help break the chains of addiction.
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It’s normal to have anxious feelings or worries from time to time. But, when they become excessive or uncontrollable, this might be an indication you have an anxiety disorder. Learn how to recognize the signs of these common and highly treatable medical co
If your loved one seems to be lost in another world, is seeing and hearing things others can’t, and swings between depression and mania, you might be dealing with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Find out how to tell the difference.
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