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A new computer-based therapy recently trialled in New Zealand could aid in the treatment of adolescent depression. The program is based around a typical fantasy themed video game and has shown promising results. Read More
Research has found that those suffering from severe depression could benefit from being prescribed Ketamine. Used by doctors for decades as an anesthetic, Ketamine has also become a popular illegal club drug. Read More
A new study has increased our knowledge of what causes alcohol addiction and highlights potential new ways alcoholism can be treated. Researchers found that when alcohol is consumed the bain releases endorphins. While this has long been predicted, these new results reinforce what many experts suspected. Read More
Young addicts, some of the most vulnerable people in the UK, do not receive the treatment that they desperately need. The government currently sends these youths to secure units where they do not receive the therapy and support they require. The outcome is the continuation of their addiction and a much higher chance of reoffending when they are released. Read More
A new study indicates that alongside the psychological factors that influence eating disorders there may also exist biological reasons that cause certain people to be more susceptible to these disorders. If true, this would greatly help medical professionals decide who under their care may be at a higher risk. Read More
Everyone suffers from a form of anxiety at some point. Be it stress due to work or a more intense social anxiety; we have all encountered these worrisome feelings. Here are some techniques to counter the negative emotions. Read More
No one is born with social anxiety disorder, it is a learned behavior that stems from traumatic experiences. There exists no easy solution for eliminating this form of anxiety, but cognitive behavioural therapy has proved to be an effective treatment. Read More
Gambling addiction can be as destructive as any of the more well recognized addictions that people struggle with. Betting shops on every high street can make life difficult for those in recovery. New evidence indicates that a drug could help in controlling the impulse to place a bet. Read More
While not as addictive as other legal and illegal drugs, there is a debate within medical circles about the nature of Marijuana addiction, or if it such a condition exists at all. Certainly users can display the common signs of addiction while they are using and mild withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit the drug. Read More
Medical professionals are beginning to expand the definition of addiction in order to bring many addictive and damaging behaviors into the public consciousness. Sex addiction definitely falls into this group. The rationale behind expanding the definition of addiction is mostly down to how the brain reacts, and becomes addicted to, certains certain risky or pleasurable behaviors. Read More
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