Overview of Orthorexia
Overview of Orthorexia An overview of orthorexia is an eating disorder characterized by having an unhealthy obsession with healthy food. The…
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The addiction circuit in the brain is wired to release dopamine, a feel good neurotransmitter that is increased in the limbic…
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How Eating Disorder Treatment and Addiction Treatment Compare
The brain’s reward pathway is stimulated by food, alcohol and drugs which all trigger the reward center of the brain by…
Read MoreNational Depression Screening Day October 5th
During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 1-7, 2017, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health participants across…
Read MoreThe Use of Modern Medicine in the Treatment for Eating Disorders
Modern medicine is responsible for preventing or curing many diseases in today’s world. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine, no preventative measure,…
Read MoreThe Truth About Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse refers to the consumption of one or more illicit substances over a defined period or simultaneously. It was once…
Read MoreOverview of Stimulants
Overview of stimulants or “uppers” are chemicals that induce feelings of euphoria, a racing heartbeat and alertness in the body. These…
Read MoreCauses and Risk Factors of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is often greatly misinterpreted and misunderstood by society and the media. The desire to…
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