Gastric Bypass Surgery Linked to Development of Alcoholism
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are reporting they have found a link between patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery to reduce their weight and the development of alcoholism.
Anxiety Addiction and Relationships
You feel like a basket case – always worried about something, disappointed in people, serious about your high expectations, overly hopeful then crushed by reality. Up and down, up and down, it never stops. Your husband wonders why you are never happy anymore, and he’s more than a bit concerned about your increased “happy hour” . . . . Continue Reading
Economy Problems Can Trigger Drug Addiction Relapse
Have you been worried about the US and world economies the last few weeks? You and just about everyone else. People with a history of drug and alcohol addiction are vulnerable right now. With widespread worry and economic problems piling up each day, anyone at risk for addiction or addiction relapse needs to take a . . . . Continue Reading
National Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental illness is a common ailment for millions of people, but you may never know it. Part of the problem is that mental illness has been kept in the dark for years. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) seeks to shine a light into the darkness this week. National Mental Illness Awareness Week is a . . . . Continue Reading