Drug induced bipolar disorder, drug-induced mania or manic episode are terms used to describe a condition in which a person has an acute change of mood and/or behavior that occurs as a result of taking certain drugs. The term “manic” means elevated mood (euphoria) with increased energy and decreased need for sleep. A manic episode … Read more

ADHD is a common problem that affects millions of people in America today. It’s estimated that about 5% of children and 1-2% of adults have some form of this disorder. The symptoms are very similar to those of substance abuse. Substance use and addiction can also be used as an attempt to self-medicate for ADHD … Read more

Addiction is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States and around the world. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, but many addicts are afraid to seek treatment because they think it will be difficult or expensive. Drug addiction is a chronic relapse substance-use disorder characterized by … Read more

The pancreas has a very important role to play in the body. It produces digestive enzymes, hormones, and insulin which helps regulate blood sugar levels. And this regulation of blood sugars is quite the balancing act, if levels are too high or low it can lead to the condition diabetes. We all know how drinking … Read more

Drugs are substances that alter or influence the human body and brain. They are often prescribed to treat medical conditions such as pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other health problems, and illicit drugs are used illegally for recreational purposes – which can often lead to addiction. Drugs can cause serious harm to the brain and … Read more

The consumption of alcohol has an impact on most of your bodily functions. From the liver and adrenal glands to the brain and thyroid gland. Most people can get by with moderate alcohol consumption including the odd tipple daily yet with a thyroid condition and hypothyroidism you can expect some pronounced effects.  If you do … Read more

Alcohol has long been considered a social lubricant, but recent studies suggest that drinking too much might age us faster. Is it true? Drinking alcohol is often associated with fun times, especially at parties or celebrations. However, excessive consumption of alcohol can cause serious health problems such as liver disease, heart attack, stroke, cancer, and … Read more

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, growth, development, and energy production in every cell in our body.  They also play a key role in regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and brain activity. If your thyroid isn’t working properly, you may experience symptoms such as fatigue, depression, hair loss, or weight gain. Thyroid hormones are produced by the … Read more