Most Of The Drug Addicts Get Their Fix From Their Doctors
Contrary to general belief, people who abuse drugs frequently do not get their fix from family members or friends. Instead, they gravitate towards doctors, and abuse prescription drugs. Read on to find the role of doctors in preventing drug addiction.
Apophenia: Mental Condition That Makes The Paranormal Seem Especially Real
A spooky number of Americans believe in ghosts--45% in a HuffPost/YouGov poll. And a Gallup poll found 3 in 4 Americans believe in some aspect of the paranormal. Has the USA lost its collective mind? Not really. Creative minds see the world differently.
Evidence Mounts That Pesticides Cause Autism
Autistic spectrum disorders are a tragedy of many causes. New research indicates that exposure to pesticides may be a significant part of the problem.
Brain Techniques To Help You Learn Better
Is concentrating on the material you are supposed to learn a challenge, or do you have trouble remembering? These brain techniques may turn your learning experience around.
Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder A Risk Factor For Schizophrenia?
A new study could possibly prove a link exists between OCD and schizophrenia. In a groundbreaking study, researchers looked at evidence which shows a strong chance of comorbidity between OCD and schizophrenia.
Understanding Depression: When Feeling Sad Is A Sign Of Mental Illness
Sometimes we feel sad and it is normal. But if this interferes with our daily life, we may be suffering from depression. Being it a major health concern in the world, it´s important that we treat depression as a mental problem and understand its causes.
Warning Signs Of Suicide
Suicide is a leading cause of death that is highly preventable. Family members and friends can help people who are contemplating suicide by recognizing the common warning signs, staying by their side, and seeking help to save their lives.
Dogs For Treating Dementia
There are many ways dogs are humans' best friends. There are seeing eye dogs, hearing ear dogs, dogs that sniff out cancer, and dogs for people who suffer anxiety, depression, and seizure disorders. Now from Germany comes a study of dogs for dementia.
Sweeping New Regulations For E-Cigarettes In The US May Be Coming Soon: FDA Needs To Hear From You
E-cigarettes are gaining popularity at exponential rates, and the US Food and Drug Administration is making plans to start regulating them. If you want reasonable regulations of vape shop wares, now is the time to speak up.
Exotic Psychiatric Syndromes: From Alien Hand Syndrome To Munchausen By Proxy
Psychiatrists usually refer to a limited menu of potential diagnoses for serious mental health issues, including relatively common conditions such as depression and schizophrenia. Some psychiatric conditions, however, can be described as "exotic."