Gambling is an addiction where an individual compulsively bets on an item or items of value to gain something of greater value. It is highly addictive because it stimulates the reward system in [...]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is a mental disorder that causes a person to have repetitive thoughts or the urge to do something repetitively. Living with OCD can leave people feeling hopeless [...]
MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug that is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is a fine powder in a tiny capsule, taken orally. It tends to be a party drug because of [...]
Panic disorders are diagnosed when a person experiences recurring panic attacks. As defined by the DSM-5, panic attacks are “abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes.” [...]
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is highly harmful to the body and potentially life-threatening. It affects each person differently, but generally, it involves a distorted body image, [...]
Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as “BPD,” is thought to be one of the most challenging mental health disorders to treat. However, newer evidence-based treatment has proven to be more [...]
