Parenting

Substance Abuse In Teens

Most teens will experiment. They experiment with everything. They will push as many boundaries as they can. It is their job to do this in order to push themselves into adulthood and away from you as their parent. They are launching themselves. But what happens when their experiments go wrong and they end up with… Read More Substance Abuse In Teens

Mental Health

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

What Is A Personality Disorder? In general personality disorders are mental health conditions. These conditions affect how someone thinks, perceives, feels or relates to others. An antisocial personality disorder is one such type of personality disorder. Personality disorders usually range from mild to severe. The signs of a personality disorder often emerge during adolescence and… Read More What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Mental Health

What Is Alcohol Addiction?

What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, simple means you have an addiction to alcohol. It is broadly any drinking that causes the person mental and physical health problems. There are many types of alcoholics. Some will have a preoccupation with consuming alcohol daily. Others may hold down a full-time job and only drink… Read More What Is Alcohol Addiction?

Mental Health

Problem Gambling: What is it and How is it treated?

What Is Problem Gambling? Problem gambling, also called gambling addiction or compulsive gambling, is classified by the DSM – 5 (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual Of Mental Health Disorders Version 5) as an addiction disorder. The sufferers of problem gambling exhibit many similarities to those who have substance addictions. Problem gambling is defined as an urge… Read More Problem Gambling: What is it and How is it treated?