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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

There are a lot of complexities with parental substance abuse as one of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in terms of policy and prevention, but first, we need to understand it from a child’s point of view. . Why is parental substance abuse a trauma? Substance abuse can complicate the parent-child attachment.

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Guest Post: Why Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder is So Tough by G. Alex Patten, MD

Bipolar Bandit

At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder. Depression can be so powerful that people will not recall ever having felt manic or hypomanic.

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The Truth About Why Your Brain Drives Your Behavior and Addiction

Pure Recovery California

In Richard’s case after repetitive 19 Channel Neurofeedback and TMS treatment for Resistant Depression, the brain began to respond and the cognitive function improved. Moreover, it plays a central role in your vulnerability to addiction and your ability to recover and maintain sobriety.