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Recent Mental Health Blog | Substance Abuse Disorders PostsDrug Use in the US - Statsby T_Weber_MA12 Sep 2011 07:18 PM Some people don't like to think of drug use as mental health issue, but it is. When determining if someone has an addiction we use the same manual as we do to determine if someone has bipolar. Addiction and Depressionby T_Weber_MA09 Jun 2011 01:15 PM Those of us who work in the mental health field are not surprised when research articles are published "proving" things we already believe are true. Sometimes I read through articles and think, 'Duh, that's obvious". I realized today, though, that it may not be obvious to everyone. Link Between Family's Wealth and Teen Drinkingby mollycarter15 Mar 2011 07:28 PM A recent study came out that discussed how teens from wealthier families had a higher tendency to drink alcohol than their peers who come from low income families. Positive Proof: Marijuana Can Trigger Psychosisby Beth McHughBritish doctors at King's College London have provided positive proof via brain scans that marijuana triggers psychotic symptoms in some people, a belief long suspected but finally proven in recent studies. When Substance Abuse become Substance Dependenceby Beth McHughSubstance dependence is usually called addiction, and we customarily use the term to describe people who seem enslaved to the substance concerned. Yet there is much disagreement among experts as to just what constituents substance dependence. Cocaine: Tolerance, Dependence and Withdrawalby Beth McHughCocaine is often taken in conjunction with other drugs to offset the negative side effects of the former. Hence tranquillizers, alcohol, marijuana, and heroin are often used to bring the user "down" and to help them sleep. Cocaine: Side Effects and Long-term Effectsby Beth McHughThis is our second article on cocaine and looks at the common short-term side effects and long-term effects of regular usage. Cocaine: Effects and Usesby Beth McHughIn our continuing series on illegal drugs, today we look at cocaine in all its available forms. Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant which is indigenous to South America. Diagnostic Criteria for Amphetamine (or Related Substance) Intoxicationby Beth McHughIn previous articles, we discussed the origins, medicinal use and side effects of the amphetamine family of drugs. Amphetamines: What Do They Do?by Beth McHughOriginally used as a treatment for asthma and as a nasal decongestant, amphetamines were first manufactured as early as 1887. Because they suppress the appetite, amphetamines were often used to assist in weight loss. |
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