There are several common types of OCD, in addition to a number of obsessive-compulsive disorder sub-types that impact a person’s daily life and mental wellbeing. The condition is marked...
It’s common for alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder to occur together. Living with bipolar is hard enough on its own. When alcohol becomes part of the picture, life can...
Most people are aware of the relationship between substance abuse and addiction, but not everyone is familiar with polysubstance abuse. Understanding the difference between substance use and polysubstance abuse...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that generally occurs in the winter months, which is why it is also called seasonal depression. This form of depression...
A stress response is the brain and body’s way of reacting or responding to a stressful situation that involves the “fight or flight” mechanism built into all of us....
The end of the year is a time of joy and celebrating with family and friends, although increased stress, and parties with alcohol and substance use make it difficult...
Anyone who has ever experienced hangover anxiety after drinking will have no problem understanding the term Hangxiety. They physical symptoms of a hangover caused by too much alcohol are...
Cannabis Induced Psychosis (CIP) is a relatively rare condition, but it’s important to understand that using marijuana does in fact come with some risk. Marijuana legalization and use is...
DEA National Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, 2026 Twice a year, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration hosts DEA National Take Back Day, usually on the last Saturday...