Introduction Do you know the origins of the term narcissistic personality disorder? The character Narcissus from Greek mythology is the basis for the term narcissism. Previously known as Narcissists, people with Narcissistic personality disorder have preoccupations with themselves and their outward appearances. They also are fixated on how others perceive them. Greek Mythology In ancient … Read more
The world of drugs cunningly lures you in and introduces you to pleasurable highs unparalleled elsewhere in life. Before long, everything else pales in comparison to the high that heroin has to offer. After the first dose, you will want another, and another. In a week you are addicted, and the warmth and euphoria you … Read more
There is a consensus among people in the healthcare field that dual diagnosis refers to individuals with mental health disorders and a substance use disorder (SUD). Co-occurring refers to other health issues such as diseases occurring amongst SUD. Comorbidity is another term that you may run into, which simply means that someone has two disorders … Read more
Panic, anxiety, insomnia, seizures. The world can be a maddening and tough place to exist but this is the only place we’ve got. Unfortunately, that means people – perhaps yourself or a loved one – are out there suffering from the aforementioned conditions. Restless nights leading to increased stress which turns to panic and anxiety. … Read more
Dual diagnosis treatment centers are designed for men and women who are concurrently suffering from a mental illness and a substance abuse problem. But to determine whether you or someone you know could benefit from dual diagnosis treatment centers, you should first have a firm grasp on what the term dual diagnosis means. Dual diagnosis […]
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities are able to help women who suffer from dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis is defined as someone who has a mental disorder and alcohol or drug addiction concurrently. A dual diagnosis is very common. Persons suffering from drug and alcohol problems may also show signs of depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality […]
