by drsnipes | Feb 18, 2007 | Mental Health, Uncategorized
The first step in successful treatment is to realize that ADD or ADHD has very real physical causes which may be made worse by social and environmental factors, especially stress, lack of sleep and inadequate exercise. About 5% of school age children have ADD or ADHD....
by drsnipes | Feb 17, 2007 | Addiction, Uncategorized
RESOURCES ON THE WEB Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): http://www.samhsa.org The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention http://www.edc.org/hec National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information...
by drsnipes | Feb 17, 2007 | Addiction
ASSESS YOUR USE Read each statement carefully. If it is true for you, place a checkmark beside it. I experiment with alcohol or drugs I drink or use drugs occasionally in social settings I function well at work and home I use alcohol or drugs for pleasure I use drugs...
by drsnipes | Feb 17, 2007 | Addiction, Uncategorized
So how does a person become addicted? The Slide…Progression from Use to Abuse and Addiction Started with occasional drinking/using/doing the activity for relief/escape/relaxation Things keep getting worse, so drinking/using/doing the activity becomes more...
