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What Is Alcoholism?
Many people think of alcoholism as drinking to excess. In truth, it differs significantly. Drinking to excess constitutes alcohol abuse. Alcoholism, on the other hand, is a chronic disease constituting a physical and psychological compulsion to drink. Alcoholics have no control over their drinking,
Healing Multiple Personality Disorder Through the Power of the Mind
We dissociate sometimes and find ourselves forgetting where we have last placed our belongings. We might even fail to recognize our reflections in the mirror and lose our way home. These dissociation's however can be considered normal and can simply be caused by stress and fatigue. But when we
Update on Diagnostic Classification in Autism
This article reviews the history of the diagnosis of autism, how criteria have evolved over time, and the rationale for change, highlighting those changes introduced with the DSM-5.
Illinois Smoking Ban Effects
A smoking ban can effect an establishment in many wayssmoker image by reises from Fotolia.comMany cities in America have enacted smoking bans, which prevent people from smoking cigarettes or cigars in bars or restaurants. The only places that allow smoking indoors are smoke houses, which...
Facts and FAQs on ADHD Behavior Treatment
ADHD behaviour treatment is sometimes called behaviour therapy. Basically it helps parents to learn techniques and strategies to make them more effective parents and to help them cope with problems specific to children with ADHD and/or other problems.
Seven Facts About Why Smoking Tobacco Is Harmful
Warnings to quit smoking are everywhere. Smoking tobacco is bad for you. You have heard the warnings so many times that you might just tune it out. There are reasons, however, to pay attention to the warnings. Smoking is an addiction. Your body craves a regular supply of nicotine. Knowing these seve
Nicotine Patch Dangers
The nicotine patch is a small adhesive patch that is affixed to the upper arm. It is designed to help smokers wean their bodies off of nicotine in order to stop smoking, and is currently available at most supermarkets, department stores and pharmacies. Do not use the nicotine patch without first dis
Ways to Increase Attention Span
People typically have trouble focusing when they're bored, experiencing lack of sleep, are plagued by anxiety or are somehow otherwise distracted. Sometimes we need a little cerebral kick when it comes to remaining focused due to low attention span, which is symptomatic via difficulty staying organi
How to Protect Human From Several Diseases Human Body
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Deciding Whether A Natural Treatment for ADHD Is Right For You
Whether you are looking for a natural treatment for ADHD or convinced that convention medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, or Vyvanse are the way to go one thing is for sure ADHD tends to respond ...
Anger Management Treatment Programs
Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, but it can become a destructive force in people's lives, whether that be personal, professional or both. For those who seek help, anger management programs are available in a variety of forms. These programs teach people to harness and control their emotions, a
Activities That Enhance Your Brain Power
Just search on the net, "How to enhance brain power?" and you will be showered with a number of techniques, tips, books as well as games that explain how to improve your brain power. Some ...
Creating New Habits for Weight Loss Success
When embarking on a new weight loss and nutrition program, people usually have high hopes of dropping a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Some are positive about their new weight loss goals; however, others would rather have a root canal than to exercise or monitor their food intake. Even tho
Making Sense Of The Situation
We are living in a time of tumultuous change, of vast possibility for the human race. A time which has been foreseen for hundreds, if not thousands of years. At least one secret society laid down a coded blueprint for this time during the Renaissance, prophecies from the Christian Bible, the Mayans
About ADD Symptoms in Women
ADD symptoms in women can often make a woman seem disorganized, scatterbrained, or self-absorbed. It is not uncommon for a woman with ADD to make it to adulthood without being diagnosed. Because ADD lacks the hyperactivity of ADHD, it is less disruptive in a classroom environment and not as easily p
How to Use CBT to Cure Insomnia
When you have insomnia, it’s very easy to begin popping over the counter sleep medication. They may even help in the short term, but very often an insomniac finds that they stop working, sometimes even causing an even worse relapse of insomnia. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is quickly be
Medical Marijuana-Topic Overview
What is medical marijuana? Medical marijuana is the use of this drug to help treat symptoms like pain,nausea,vomiting,and lack of appetite. It's often used by people with cancer,AIDS,multiple sclerosis,glaucoma,epilepsy,and other conditions. Is it legal? It's against federal law to ...
Is There a Panic Attacks Cure That Can Get Rid of Your Attacks For Good?
I'm sure if you have ever suffered from a panic attack you know how terrible the feelings of overpowering anxiety and horror are. And what about the racing heart, finding it hard to breathe and the dizziness that also comes along with these terrifying episodes? Thank goodness that this disorder
Psychiatric Disorders, Psychotropics, and Falls Among Women
Many psychotropic agents are associated with an increased risk of falls; but might mood disorders such as depression and anxiety be risk factors for falls in and of themselves?