Mental Disorders Can Trigger Drug Abuse

Published November 2, 2012

Mental disorders can trigger drug abuse

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“One of the ways folks deal with their (mental illness) symptoms is to use drugs or alcohol,” said Karalee Pieluc, executive director of a local Catholic Charities program that assists people with a dual diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder and drug …
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Health-Minister-attributes-Batala-gastro-deaths-to-drug–addiction

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CHANDIGARH: In perhaps the worst case of apathy and callousness, the Punjab Health Minister has attributed the 42 gastroenteritis deaths in Batala to drug addiction even though he has no report to substantiate his claims. For, the Health Department did …
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Prescription Pill Abuse

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These medications are prescribed for the management of pain, and work by reducing the intensity of brain signals that control pain sensation and emotional responses, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. “The symptoms of the pain are …
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