Can Alcohol Dissociation Occur?
Alcohol dissociation is linked to trauma in numerous ways. Visit Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches here to learn more about this effect and its causes.
The Relationship Between Gambling and Alcoholism
Many people who start with either addiction or a mental disorder end up with both. Today we’re exploring the relationship between gambling and alcoholism.
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
While many people who use drugs and alcohol struggle with their mental health, is addiction a mental illness? Visit BHOPB to learn more.
Ways to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Every month should be treated as Mental Health Awareness Month. We’re sharing some simple ways to raise mental health awareness you can practice any time of the year.
Are Drugs to Blame? Symptoms of Drug-induced Psychosis
Substance-abuse psychosis is a serious mental health problem that can have serious side effects. Learn to recognize the symptoms of drug-induced psychosis to help your loved one.
Social Anxiety Disorder and Alcohol Use: I’m SAD! I need a drink!
Being sad is one thing, but suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a critical point for emotional and psychological correction. Eventually, “wanting” a drink will turn into “needing” alcohol to distract from any personal stresses. For a long time, experts have witnessed that people with anxiety disorders are susceptible to substance abuse and vice versa, but determining which one is the preceding problem forms a stumbling block for diagnosis. An overwhelming conceptual urge to depend on alcohol begins addiction,...
The Myth of Drugs and Creativity: Mental Illness’ Role in the Using Artist
The writer sits at his table, a drink in hand and ready for the downing. The painter stands at her canvas, having recently smoked a blunt, and contemplates the pigments on the surface of her latest work. The musician runs on stage, revved up on coke and ready to wow the crowd. Whether touted as an emblem of counter-cultural freedom from the restrictive thinking of mainstream society or reputed to stimulate the imagination, drugs, and creativity have been linked with...
