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The latest issue involving the National Football League isn’t about a player being arrested for drunk driving (right now), but about a player with a troubled past trying to do the right thing and getting fined for it. During last Thursday’s game, Brandon Marshall of the Chicago Bears chose to wear green shoes to
Shining the Limelight on Mental Health Academy Award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is known for her films and gracing the red carpet. In 2011, she checked into a mental health facility to treat her bipolar II disorder. This brought the issue of mental health to the limelight. This week, the actress entered treatment again for
Sleep Disorders, Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Effects on Sleep Sleep Hygiene Sleep habits are known as sleep hygiene. According to the University of Maryland’s Medical Center, sleep disorders are among the most common problems plaguing our society: “We stay up too late and get up too early. We interrupt our sleep with drugs, chemicals and
Shame, Secrets and Sex Addiction The movie Shame seems to be raising a lot of social recognition of sex addiction. This movie is filmed with an artistic perspective and depicts a man who has compulsive sex and a lack of emotional involvement in all relationships, including his family. The viewer gets the feeling that the
The “Good Grade Pill:” Graduating to Addiction Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta, Focalin and Ritalin are all drugs prescribed to treat people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many high school and college students are faking symptoms of ADHD or getting pills from others to help them perform better at school. This growing epidemic of misuse
Addiction & Sleep Disorders Studies are piling up on the importance of sleep, and how lack of good sleep can affect weight, depression and yes, even addiction. Research shows that people with substance use disorders are 5 to 10 times more likely than the general population to have sleep disorders. What’s worse is that poor
The Common Ground between Eating Disorders and Addiction The correlation between eating disorders and addiction has been thoroughly studied, but what is it that makes the connection so strong? Research has shown that nearly 50% of individuals with an eating disorder also struggle with drug and/or alcohol abuse, with higher rates of death for both
Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders: How Common is it? Recent research into co-occurring substance abuse and eating disorders shows that almost 50% of people with eating disorders are also abusing drugs or alcohol. They may be abusing prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines, such as diet pills. Often, symptoms of the two disorders are not
Dual Diagnosis: Depression and Alcoholism “Nobody understands me, nobody cares, what if I never woke up….I’ll just have another drink. Alcohol is always there for me.” Dual Diagnosis is the combination of a mood disorder and a substance abuse/dependency problem. The quote above is an example of a person who suffers from both depression and
It’s Not Just a Diet, Is It? A Guide to Eating Disorders and Their Symptoms/Warning Signs The types of eating disorders that people may exhibit can vary depending on a myriad of factors, including: age, personality, and any other mental or physical disorders that may be present. A warped self-image and societal pressures may lure
