Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Hydrocodone, a semi-synthetic opioid, is rather addictive — yet millions of people are prescribed it each year. How can you recognize the signs of addiction, and what treatment is available?

Roughly a quarter of autistic children are non-verbal or minimally-verbal. Many still learn to speak later on, but for those who don't, there are other options in the form of augmentative and alternative communication.

Millions of people are prescribed opioid painkillers every year in the US alone. A significant portion becomes addicted. What do you need to know?

Stimulants represent an incredibly wide range of substances that speed up your brain/body connection. People may use them to feel more energetic and productive. What should you know about addictions to these kinds of drugs?

A combination of genetic and environmental factors most likely need to converge for a person to be born autistic. Here are some of the things that make autism more likely.

Cocaine withdrawal isn't physically dangerous like alcohol or opioid withdrawal, but there are pitfalls recovering addicts and their loved ones should be aware of. Medical supervision ultimately increases your odds of staying drug-free.

Even first-time cocaine users can die from an overdose, but certain risk factors increase the danger. How can you recognize a cocaine overdose, and what should you do if you see one?

Irritability, a lack of attention, moodiness, and aggression can all be part of bipolar disorder, but also less severe behavioral problems such as conduct or defiant disorder. This is why children need special attention and careful evaluation.

Movement disorders are normal occurrences when it comes to Alzheimer's. This can include problems like standing up or even sitting up in a chair. Here, we will cover why this occurs and what you can do to alleviate these symptoms.

With Alzheimer's Disease, muscle stiffness is a likely manifestation of the disease in the later stages. It is something that can quite burdensome for a patient and their loved ones to cope with but there are some interventions that may help alleviate it.