How Adult Children Take On The Traits of An Alcoholic Parent
Growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home will take its toll on an adult. In 1983, Dr. Jan Woititz published a book called Adult Children Of Alcoholics that would shed more light on the phenomenon, and make the term “adult child” more widely known. Her book goes into detail about the 13 characteristics […]
Does Alcoholism Always Lead To Drug Addiction?
The term “gateway drug” gets tossed around a lot, but yet many of us are still unsure of what it really means. A gateway drug refers to a substance that introduces a person to drug use in general and sometimes addiction. This substance is normally something inexpensive and easy to acquire. This gateway drug use […]
Schizophrenic Hallucinations and the Brain
People who suffer from schizophrenia can sometimes experience hallucinations in different forms and degrees. Hallucinations and delusions are known as “positive” symptoms that seem completely real to one who suffers from them. These symptoms can be most prominent in the early stages of schizophrenia and are often provoked or aggravated by stressful situations such as […]
The Link between Inflammation and Depression
Levels of inflammation in the body are known to cause numerous health problems and physical illnesses, but recent research indicates that depression can be strongly linked to inflammation as well. According to a study by researchers from Emory University, high inflammation levels are associated with communication problems between two parts of the brain and a […]