Who Develops Addictions
While we do not yet understand why some people develop addictions and others do not, we have identified several risk factors.   That is, if you have these risk factors, you may be more vulnerable to developing an addiction. Among them are genetics, an unstable...What is Addiction
Addiction is the continued use of a person, activity or substance in order to escape from negative feelings, despite experiencing negative consequences as a result of use. These behaviors develop as a last-ditch effort to survive unbearable misery or physical pain. ...What is Diagnosis
Diagnosis is a shorthand that describes a cluster of symptoms that help providers more easily communicate, and gives them a starting point for identifying which symptoms you may be experiencing and what is causing them. The flu is a physical diagnosis. If you tell...What Causes Your Symptoms
Neurotransmitters are responsible helping you feel happy, relaxed and motivated are also involved in the regulation of eating, sleeping, motivation, energy levels and pain. Each person may experience these imbalances differently. For example, when you experience...The Big 6 Neurotransmiters
Your nervous system looks roughly like a road map.  Nerves carry information from the body to the brain and vice versa. The brain is composed of roughly 86 Billion neurons. Chemical messengers called neurotransmitters carry messages between neurons to help the brain...How Do We Learn (to be afraid)?
When you start a new job you are given a manual with all of the policies and procedures that help you, in general, function from day to day. When you are born, your brain is basically like those policy and procedure manuals. You have the basics down like breathing,...More people will be affected by depression than any other ailment worldwide
The World Health Organization predicts that in the next 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other cause of ill health worldwide, and it will represent the biggest burden on society. Depression symptoms include lack of pleasure in anything,...Virtual Substance Abuse Treatment Intake
Instant Access provides people throughout the country access to professional substance abuse intakes within 48 hours. Clients can be enrolled in treatment before their next court appearance.
Anorexia Overview
Anorexia is a treatable eating disorder.