Cocaine Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Cocaine. It is defined by having at least three of the following symptoms in a one-year period:
Sedative-Hypnotic Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Sedative-Hypnotics. Sedative-Hypnotics are prescription medications that work in nearly the […]
Like Asthma or Diabetes, not all Alcohol Dependence can be treated without medications. Medications are used for two reasons in Alcohol Dependence: To provide a safe […]
Benzodiazepine Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Sedative-Hypnotics. Sedative-Hypnotics are prescription medications that work in nearly the […]
I have a teenage son who has been hanging around with a new group of friends. I've heard that some of them are into drugs. What should I say to help him avoid peer pressure without alienating him in the process? Do you have any suggestions or resources I can look into?
Opioid Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Opioids. Included in the class of opioids are morphine, heroin, […]
