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Why Isn’t Addictive Pleasure the Same as True Happiness?
Navigation: Addiction vs. True Happiness, Addiction: A Temporary Fix, True Happiness: A State of Being, The Problem with Confusing the Two, The Consequences of Addiction, Drug Addiction Treatment, Conclusion We all strive for happiness in our lives, but sometimes we...
Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health a ‘Wild West’ for Doctors and Patients
In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla’s treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively contemplating suicide. Raised in foster care, the 34-year-old’s childhood was marked by physical violence, sexual abuse, and drug use, leaving her with...
What Are the Physical and Mental Effects of Opioid Addiction?
Opioid addiction has become a major public health crisis in recent years, with the United States facing an opioid epidemic. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 2.1 million people in the US suffer from substance use disorders related to...
Does Visual Impairment Influence Mental Disorders?
A recent Scientific Reports study investigated whether visual impairment (VI) affects mental disorders in the older population. In 2020, about 1.1 billion people were living with some form of VI, which is a very common preventable disorder. Lifestyle changes and...
The Effects of Fioricet: Abuse, Overdose, and Addiction
Navigation: Fioricet Overview, Fioricet: Is it Addictive?, Fioricet Withdrawal, Fioricet Side Effects, Fioricet Overdose Fioricet is a prescription medication that is used for chronic headaches. While it can be effective, this barbiturate-based drug can also be...
Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms often Present in Youth Accessing Mental Health Services, Study Finds
A new study co-led by Associate Professor Kristin Cleverley of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing has found evidence that Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS) are often present in youth accessing mental health services. From a profile of the initial 417 youth aged...
How to Characterize a Drug Dependent Person
Navigation: How to Characterize a Drug Dependent Person, Compulsive Drug Use, Intense Cravings, Tolerance, Loss of Control, Neglect of Responsibilities, Withdrawal Symptoms, Denial, Social Withdrawal, Supporting a Loved One with Drug Dependence Drug dependence is a...
Fermented Foods Linked to Mental Health Benefits through Gut-Brain Connection
In a recent review published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, researchers from Ireland explored the diversity of fermented foods, their sources, and fermentation techniques while examining their capacity to impact the microbiota-gut-brain axis....