Diazepam, which is more commonly known by its brand name, Valium, is in the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. A number of people use Valium recreationally, and may take it with alcohol, heroin or cocaine. Barbiturates are a group of drugs that were prescribed…
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Mood or affective disorders are not uncommon. This category of mental health issues includes depression (all categories) as well as bipolar disorder. Anyone can develop a mood disorder, and these concerns can start at a young age. Children, adolescents and adults can all be susceptible to mental health problems. Types Of Mood Disorders Common types…
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Addiction is a chronic disease that affects all aspects of a person’s life. Someone who is a heavy alcohol or drug user, or who does not have a stable or safe home life and has significant temptations may not be a good candidate for an outpatient treatment program. For them, the best hope of achieving…
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Alcohol abuse is not exactly the same condition as alcoholism, according to experts. It’s a distinct disorder that is also called alcohol dependence. People in this category have the ability to control the amount they are drinking to a certain extent, but their level of alcohol use is still high enough to be self-destructive and…
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Since addiction is a disease which affects the entire person – mind, body and soul – it makes sense to offer help that will address it on the same basis. We here at The Dunes East Hampton have developed a holistic treatment program that offers our clients a different approach than the traditional one of…
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