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Links Between Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Schizophrenia: A Troubling Development for Teens by Lisa Frederiksen Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 04 Dec 2011 11:05am The following is a guest post by Eric Reinach, writer for treatment4addiction.com . Eric can be reached at eric@treatment4addiction.com. Definite links between the use of methamphetamine, marijuana, and the development of schizophrenia have been shown in a recent study from researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in ... Read on »

Treatment of a Dual Diganosis – Having Both a Mental Illness and an Alcohol Abuse Problem or Alcoholism by Lisa Frederiksen Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 15 Oct 2009 10:03pm

2 Comments by Lisa Frederiksen One of the repeated concerns I hear when giving my presentations is the lack of satisfactory treatment for a dual diagnosis, which occurs when a person is diagnosed with both a mental illness (PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, schizophrenia) and a substance abuse problem (alcohol or prescription/illegal drugs) and/or an addicti ... Read on »

Mental Illness and the Substance Abuse – Alcoholism/Drug Addiction Connection by Lisa Frederiksen Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 03 Oct 2010 8:57pm by Lisa Frederiksen I’ve read several articles recently about the importance of aggressively helping our troops who suffer from PTSD. I wholeheartedly agree but want to raise another important reason for taking all necessary steps to treat PTSD, including immediate assessments and accessible treatment; easy-to-access, comprehensive health c ... Read on »

Tripping Out, Part I by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 6:16pm There is a long tradition in psychology of using psychoactive substances to explore altered states of consciousness. Back in the 19th century, William James experimented with amyl nitrate, chloral hydrate and peyote to learn about mystical experiences while Sigmund Freud experimented with cocaine (and became a frequent recreational user as well ... Read on »

The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure by Rossa Forbes Posted Fri 04 Sep 2009 10:42am On the surface, schizophrenia seems to have nothing in common with alcoholism and addiction, but I highly recommend reading the book The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: A Holistic Approach to Total Recovery, by Chris Prentiss. For starters, the author doesn't shy away from using the word "cure". He doesn't consider alcoholism or addiction either "in ... Read on »

Does Blood Type Affect ADHD? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 29 May 2009 11:40pm This blog has often discussed the wide range of genetic influences on ADHD and related disorders. Some of the ADHD genes we have previously investigated include: DAT1 gene (often referred to simply as " DAT", possibly related to Tourette's and eating disorders such as bulimia ) MAOA gene (likely has gender-specific effects, also tied to ... Read on »

ADHD, IQ and Gene Combinations by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 05 May 2009 8:47pm How combinations of 2 "ADHD genes" increase the risk of verbal IQ deficiency and behavioral disorders: We have spoken at length on the matter of genes and their effects on the disorder of ADHD. The vast majority of the numerous ADHD gene studies we have previously discussed have looked at these genes in an isolated manner. However, it begs the ... Read on »

Aripiprazole May be Useful in Treatment of Alcoholism by Jeremiah D. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Fri 03 Oct 2008 12:52pm Aripiprazole, a drug ordinarily used for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder ans Schizophrenia, may have a positive impact in the the treatment of alcoholism, according to this study. The researchers found that the use of this medication made the alcohol have a "more sedating" effect, rather than a "stimulating effect," and the subjects became s ... Read on »

Heavy Meth Use Linked to Schizophrenia by HealthFinder Posted Thu 10 Nov 2011 12:00pm healthnewslink Researchers say the drug may trigger the mental disorder in susceptible people. THURSDAY, No ... Read on »

When Doctors Tell Patients They Shouldn't Drive They Listen by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Thu 27 Sep 2012 2:44pm We found that each warning led to about a 40 to 50 per cent decrease in the risk of a serious road crash for the patient. Alzheimer's Reading Room One of the biggest problems that Alzheimer's caregivers face is the inability to get persons living with dementia to stop driving. The caregiver realizes that it is no longer safe for t ... Read on »