Ecstasy has been reported to cause psychopathological consequences such as depression, psychotic disorders, cognitive disturbances and social phobias (Green and Goodwin, 1996). ... The first was patients that had been diagnosed with at least one psychological issue and the other were free from any issue. ... "The study found that the main psychological problems from the use of ecstasy were as follow, depression was the highest at 32%, psychotic disorders at 28%, cognitive impairment at 27%, bulimia at 24%, impulse control disorders at 14%, panic attacks at 12% and lastly any of the above...

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There are two male patients ages forty and thirty six who both have type one bipolar disorder, along with one female patient age thirty who has type two bipolar disorder. The bipolar disorder would emerge typically after a week of binging on energy drinks. ... Although there is no hard evidence correlating energy drinks with psychological relapses, there is reason to believe that high amounts of caffeine can exacerbate underlining disorder. ... Three months later one of the two started using energy drinks and drugs again, where as that patient then relapsed out of a normal psychological state...

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Addiction can come in many forms – Addiction to substances, Behavioral addictions and Impulse control disorders. ... Some people are at high risk of dependence due to psychological and genetic factors. Psychological factors include a variety of environmental stressors, such as work problems or nuptial problems. ... Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) is a mental disorder which features a behavior that is acted out in an uncontrolled and impulsive manner that often has self-destructive consequences followed by the short-term gratification it provides (Strickland & Bonnie, 2001). ... They all ...

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The biological theory holds that psychological disorders are caused by physiological malfunctions, for example, the nervous system or the endocrine glands often stemming from hereditary factors. ... The psychoanalytic theory was developed by Sigmund Freud and his followers who believed that behavior disorders are symbolic expressions of unconscious conflicts, which can usually be traced to childhood. ... The cognitive-behavioral model deals with both internal and external learning processes in the development and treatment of psychological disorders. The cognitive-behavioral theory has helped...

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SAMHSA, (2002) defined a co-occurring disorder as any person with at least one mental health disorder and one substance use disorder. Both substance use and mental health disorders have biological, psychological, and social factors making it even more important to use the correct assessment tool when diagnosing and referring clients to treatment. Each disorder can and needs to be diagnosed independently of each other, but treated at the same time in order for full recovery (SAMHSA, 2002). ... This also allows for a deeper understanding of the co-occurring disorders, by looking at the whole...

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"Individuals who have experienced abuse of neglect in childhood are 1.3-3.1 times more likely to experience lifetime major depressive disorder.... "Smoking and depressive disorders frequently co-occur. ... "Smoking and depressive disorders frequently co-occur. ... They also believe that these people may need psychological or pharmacological interventions. Researchers previously found out that child sex abuse occurred in families was associated with symptoms of antisocial personality disorder amoung most women. ...

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Health professionals everywhere use the DSM to identify and treat various disorders. ... This state is characterized by changes in behavior and other consequences, including an always-irresistible urge to continually or periodically use that substance so as to experience its psychological effects or avoid unpleasant symptoms resulting from its absence. ... The question of whether or not gambling can be classified as an addictive disorder has been debated for years, but the DSM adopted gambling in its third edition with little testing and based it off of very limited clinical experience. ... P...

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Drug addiction, is when an individual processes the intense thought that they are unable to function properly, mentally (psychological dependence) or physically (physical dependence), without the use of a particular drug. ... Psychiatric long-term effects of alcohol, according to the "other conditions" section, are: anxiety disorders, antisocial personality disorder, Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Physical long-term effects that alcohol has are: seizures, stroke, gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, high blood pressure, irregular heartbe...

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The American Heritage Dictionary defines addiction as ,"compulsory physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance." On the other hand, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder caused when an infection results in the body to make a mistake and attack the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. ... In 2008 as part of the Economic Recovery Act, which was passed in the US Congress insurance companies are required to treat "substance abuse disorders" in the same manner as chronic physical disease. Henderson describes addiction as a "brain disorder th...

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Using drugs and alcohol during pregnancy is both physically and psychologically harmful to an unborn child. ... The psychological disorders associated with prenatal drug and alcohol exposure are likely becoming a serious mental health occurrence. ... An afflicted person's home, school, and work life are likely to suffer from the psychological disorders caused by the use of drugs or alcohol before he or she was even born. The women who choose to use and abuse drugs and/or alcohol throughout their pregnancy may be bringing a socially, physically, and psychologically abnormal generation in...

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Relying on a drug because it makes difficult situation less stressful is called psychological dependency. ... The term substance abuse is used broadly and includes psychological and/or physiological dependence on a variety of drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, sedatives, stimulants, and hallucinogens. ... Although the treatment of drug-abusing patients follows a cognitive model that is somewhat similar to the treatment of other disorders, there are significant differences. ... Relief-oriented beliefs often refer to the removal of symptoms due to psychological or physiological withdr...

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Disorders such as A.D.D, Social Disorders, Depression and Bipolar disorders are very commonly diagnosed in young adolescents. ... Many people take drugs such as Xanax, Prozac, Risperdal and Ritalin for these disorders. ... More specifically Diller looks into diagnosing bipolar disorders in young children. ... Gordon states, "Psychological and genetic links to substance abuse include a genetic predisposition to alcoholism and addictive disorders. ... The first myth Fumento addresses is "Myth: ADHD Isn't a Real Disorder". ...

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On the other side, some adolescents might face number of dangerous situations, such as eating disorder, alcoholism, drugs, suicidal behavior, violence, depression, stress, etc which could temporarily or permanently damage their self-image. ... Usage of steroids is effective, but only temporarily and creates a psychological addiction. ... Eating Disorder Many young girls are not satisfied with their physical proportions. ... Bulimia nervosa is another disorder related to anorexia nervosa and sometimes combined with it. ... However, a person who even only tries to take somebody"s life (includ...

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The disorder is characterized by a pathological pattern of alcohol use that causes a serious impairment in social and occupational functioning. ... Children are more likely to develop psychological problems, suffer physical and sexual abuse and neglect. Defective parenting causes children to experience abnormal psychological development. ... Although alcohol-related disorders can strike anyone, poverty and physical or sexual abuse also increase the odds. ...

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Addictive parents are more likely to be abusive, whether physical or psychological and at an increased risk to lose their children to foster care. ... Later in life, these exposures can lead to behavioral problems as well attention disorders and hardships in academics. ... This abuse leads to psychological effects as well as problems with development such as anxiety, depression, dissociation that can carry on into adult life. ... To deal with abuse, children may form an eating disorder, try to harm themselves, have a discomfort to physical touch or take part in risky behaviors. ...

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The struggles of refugee life often lead to mental health disorders and substance abuse. ... I want to address the role that trauma plays, whether or not there is effective treatment for refugees who suffer from mental disorders and substance abuse, and if early treatment of PTSD (and other disorders) will lead to less substance abuse in refugee populations later in life. Psychological Issues for Refugees Besides the suffering accompanying refugee life, refugees also experience unparalleled psychological distress. ... In response to such physical, psychological, and emotional turmoil, it is...

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On March 1, 1969, Jim Morrison exposed himself to 13,000 people during a concert in Miami. The band left the country the next day on a planned vacation, but Morrison turned himself in to the FBI in Los Angeles upon his return. The press had a field day prior to his arrest while he was out of the country. Rolling Stone magazine put Jim's face on its cover as part of a wanted poster, while the stories more or less portrayed him as a drunken fool. I believed that while he may have been that, he also possessed an intelligence that had been overlooked (Hopkins, p.217). ...

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Michelle current disabilities consist of having Bipolar disorder, ODD (Oppositional Defiant disorder and ADD. ... Michelle is currently seeing a psychiatrist for her bipolar disorder at Katonah New York. ... History of Problem Michelle's history includes being diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder and depression at the age of 8. ... Which lead to her diagnoses of bipolar disorder, ADHD, and ODD. ... Michelle therapeutic relationships are confrontational due to her bipolar disorder and authoritative issues. ...

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These people feel that legalization would lead to the formation of other habits and to health problems, such as, the use of harsher drugs and to psychological and personality problems that can come from using marijuana. ... Experts from the National Institute of Health or NIH have confirmed that marijuana is an effective, safe and inexpensive alternative for treating nausea caused by AIDS medications and cancer treatments and other like ailments as glaucoma, muscle spasms, intractable pain, epilepsy, anorexia, asthma, insomnia, depression, and other disorders. ... Government experts have ind...

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Hallucinogens like LSD distort perceptions, alter heart rate and blood pressure and, in the long term, cause neurological disorders, depressions, anxiety, visual hallucinations and flashbacks. ... Over a long period of time there is a serious risk of developing physical and psychological dependence, which can result in acute overdose and even death due to respiratory depression. ...

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Intense psychological dependence can also occur, and heavy users can suffer severe depression if the drug is unavailable. When cocaine users discontinue use, many complain of sleep and eating disorders, depression, and anxiety, and the craving for the drug often drives them to use again. ... People who frequently use cocaine fall victim to the physical and psychological effects of the drug. ...

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Drug abusers can develop psychological problems such as suicidal depression or serious physical problems such as liver damage and brain damage. ... Studies have found that many drug users suffer from some sort of personality disorder; with up to half of drug users being diagnosed with anti-personality disorder. ...

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Healthcare workers who were dependent on chemical substances identified a number of factors that they believe led to their problems: psychological or physical pain, emotional problems too great to handle, and a demanding work environment with pressures that were too physically or emotionally taxing. ... "Substance Abuse Disorders in Nurses." ...

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Mantel complications, including serious mantel illness (schizophrenia), depression, delusions, anxiety disorders and paranoia. ... Fluid in the lungs, aggravation of asthma and other lung disorders, and not being able to breath correctly. ... Marijuana Dangers Impaired perception Diminished short-term memory Loss of concentration and coordination Impaired judgment Increased risk of accidents Loss of motivation Diminished inhibitions Risk of AIDS and other STDs Increased heart rate Anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia Hallucinations Damage to the respira...

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This can lead to liver disease, ulcers, heart/circulation disorders and in extreme cases permanent brain damage (such as Korsakoff's psychosis, a form of permanent amnesia). Physical and psychological dependency can occur (commmonly known as addiction). ... This can lead to liver disease, ulcers, heart/circulation disorders and in extreme cases permanent brain damage (such as Korsakoff's psychosis, a form of permanent amnesia). Physical and psychological dependency can occur (commmonly known as addiction). ...

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