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Substance abuse, or addiction, can be defined as the overuse of any substance (i.e., legal or not) to the point of dependency or dangerous behavior. Many professionals measure the level of substance abuse in comparison to the consequences the user experiences as a result of their amount or frequency of use. Continued use overtime can … Read more

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is long-lasting and chronic. It causes the person to have uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts, and behaviors that the diagnosed repeats over and over. Symptoms can be behavioral (i.e., compulsive behavior, hypervigilance, repetitious behavior or need for structure and routine) and emotional (i.e., anxiety, panic, depression, fear), and psychological (i.e., constant … Read more

Feeling nervous and worrisome, or what about agitated and angry? You may be suffering from an Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety disorders involve extreme fear or worry. In general, these emotions are associated with anticipation for current or future events. There are several types of anxiety disorders; and these may occur uniquely or concurrently with another anxiety … Read more