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Experts have begun to recognise a new dangerous trend of eating disorder. It combines not eating sufficient food with binge drinking and has been termed drunkorexia by the media. It appears that both genders engage in this behavior, but for different reasons. Read More
Exercise and taking part in sporting activities are important aspects of living a healthy lifestyle, nobody would argue against this statement. Although, like any behavior taken to the extreme, over-exercising can lead to health problems and is in many cases linked to some form of eating disorder. Read More
A possible new disorder is arising amongst young people that many would consider shocking. Abstaining from eating with the intention of later drinking in excess has become popular for some students. The dangers of drinking to excess are well documented, but drinking to excess without eating properly could be even more disastrous. Read More
While recognition and acceptance of those who suffer from mental health issues is growing within society there still exists a certain stigma or shame regarding depression. A majority of people will struggle with depression at some point in their lives and many try hard to hide these feelings from those who know them. While some can shake depression others mask it with destructive habits that only deepen the problem. Read More
Dual diagnosis is often used to describe the comorbid condition of a person considered to be suffering from a mental illness and a substance abuse problem. Recent evidence seems to indicate that although the conditions often co-exist abusing substances, whether they are legal like alcohol or illict like cocaine or heroin, can increase the risk of depression. Read More
A significant number of those in the grip of addiction are presenting with, what is termed, co-occurring disorders. The most common additional problem someone with drug or alcohol addiction has is a secondary addiction or compulsive disorder, such as over-eating, … Read More
One of the challenges of a dual diagnosis is how to handle psychiatric medications. Members of recovery programs like AA and NA emphasize the need to stop using mind-altering chemicals, but we hear from psychiatrists or other professionals that because of our other issues we must take mind- and mood-altering medications to function, temporarily or for the rest of our lives. Read More
Life Works specialise in Dual Diagnosis treatment Dual diagnosis: its literal meaning fits anyone with two illnesses of any kind, but it’s normally meant to describe the situation of someone who suffers from both a substance addiction and a separate … Read More
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