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NICE guidelines to recognition of depression in adults

For those following my blog I thought it would be NICE (pun intended) to share these National Institute for health and Care Excellence guidelines from 2009 in recognition and management of adults with depression: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg90/resources/depression-in-adults-recognition-and-management-975742636741

Sobriety Plan

When rehab is over the work begins Former NBA star, Lamar Odom, shares with the world his plans to maintain his sobriety after completing 30 days of in-patient treatment:

Decriminalizing drugs works?

Fifteen years ago Portugal decriminalized drug possession and channeled funding into supporting those who’s lives were effected by substance use instead of punishing them. Every five years this experiment has been heralded as a success and many leading figures concerned with substance use see it as a model to emulate and apply across theContinue reading “Decriminalizing drugs works?”

Rumination ruins lives

Thinking things over too much might be causing you mental health troubles. One characteristic of many of the people I have worked with over the years is that they have an uncanny ability to ruminate over their problems for a great deal of time. Often I relate to clients that problems and worry often comeContinue reading “Rumination ruins lives”

Myths and facts about mental illness

Food addiction?

Is food really that addictive or are we just getting too soft? Radio 4 take and interesting look at the more addictive side of food: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s4g7v

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Addiction – Not a disease?

The word addiction can mean many things for many people. Are people unable to choose wisely because they lack impulse control? Are they always driven to extremes through a brain disease that effects ability to choose? Has it been an over-exposure or indulgence in substances that has changed the brain to become drink andContinue reading “Addiction – Not a disease?”

Post Acute withdrawal syndrome?

Symptoms of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome – P.A.W.S. What is PAWS? The long-term effects or withdrawal symptoms that occur after initial withdrawal symptoms. The severity depends on two factors. Firstly the amount and degree of brain dysfunction or disruption that has been caused by the length of use, and type of chemicals used, and anyContinue reading “Post Acute withdrawal syndrome?”

E-cigarettes less harmful

Professor David Nutt says let’s get an understanding that E-cigarettes are indeed less harmful than smoking real cigarettes: “I believe that e-cigarettes have huge potential to save lives by providing an alternative to smoking. Yet this can only be realised if we address negative harm perceptions and communicate honestly with the public. Ongoing research canContinue reading “E-cigarettes less harmful”