Cocaine has been on the market for decades, with crack cocaine, introduced in the 1970s, being a more potent form of the illegal substance. Crack is cocaine that has been processed with ammonia or baking soda, which changes the properties of the...
More than 50 percent of children in the United States try drugs at least one time between first and 12th grade, according to Phoenix House. In fact, risky behaviors that can lead to death, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease...
Adventure therapy is a form of experiential therapy which occurs outside of a traditional treatment care facility. The therapy involves guiding groups, and occasionally individuals, through activities or excursions which have an uncertain outcome....
Substance abuse programs that provide medical and psychological treatment are governed by the laws of the state in which they reside. In addition, voluntary accreditation is provided to 1,800 behavioral health centers through the Joint Commission...
Autism is a neurologic disorder that affects childhood development, causing impaired social interaction, repetitive movement and impaired communication. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of autism set in before the age of three. For reasons...
Drug rehabilitation---sometimes referred to as rehab---is any program designed to help drug addicts and abusers overcome their problems with addiction. There are many different types of drug rehabilitation, each having its own unique rules and...
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are serious problems that affect the victim as well as friends, family and loved ones. Every situation is different, and everyone facing a drug or alcohol--or both--dependency requires the right method of...
The cathartic nature of therapeutic exercises and activities is often helpful for injuries, disease and health-related conditions. Therapeutic exercise programs are managed by physical therapists with the goal of healing and preventing disability...
The US Government estimates that more than 17 million Americans have an alcohol abuse issue. In severe cases, alcohol withdrawal can result in delirium tremens--commonly known as the D.T.s. If not properly treated, this condition can be fatal. ...
According to Gracelyn Guyol, author of "Healing Depression and Bipolar Disorder Without Medication," half of those who suffer from depression find no relief from their symptoms from taking antidepressants. She also states that 50 percent of those...
It depends on where you live, sub-Saharan Africa or the developed world. In general, however, women have been at the receiving end of all the burden of physical and psychological disability, lost employment and social opportunities. Also, there...
Being shy isn't cause for concern -- as long as it doesn't affect a child's willingness to engage in activities or communicate with others. For some kids, however, the mere thought of talking to new people or giving a school presentation sends...
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, requires intensive treatment from a qualified health care provider. Although home remedies and natural interventions can help to curb many of the discomforts associated with gatric cancer, no at-home...
The human immunodeficiency virus infection cripples the immune system of the body, leading to the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the number of people living with...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), depression is a common mood disorder in the elderly that often goes undiagnosed. Causes of elderly depression include trouble adapting to a life changes, family changes, chronic pain and...
Several types of institutional care, often grouped together under the generic title "nursing homes," include independent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and supported living facilities. When looking for an appropriate facility for...
Following shoulder surgery, you will need to perform therapeutic exercises to regain and maintain strength and mobility. Exercises are monitored by your surgeon and physical therapist, and are determined by what procedure was done, how complicated...
Aging is a normal biological process that involves the decline of physical, mental, and physiological functions. This decline causes changes including unintentional weight loss, a severe problem for older adults. Family practice physician Grace...
Group physical-therapy exercises help reduce the risk of injury to an active group, such as a sports team or a fitness class. Such exercises are not frequently used in a typical sports-conditioning or fitness program. By incorporating...
What are fears? * Faceless horrors that lie waiting in the silent darkness of night. * Unsound phobias that. * Exist in the furthest reaches of the mind. * Approaching shadows that threaten to blot out all light. * All are...
