mental illness

What Does Cocaine Do to You?

Question by Sandy: What does cocaine do to you?
My crush does cocaine and I’m really worried about him and not just because he’s my crush but because he’s a person and junior in hs with a whole life ahead of him. He… Continue reading

Psychosis and Drug Abuse.?

Question by Blubber: Psychosis and drug abuse.?
I have an ex-friend who is known to be a heavy abuser of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine?, and club drugs. Recently he has begun to have psychotic episodes. Which drugs would induce these episodes?
This individual is 37 years old. There were… Continue reading

Bipolar Symptoms?

Question by Mandie: bipolar symptoms?

Best answer:

Answer by Ade
Euphoric mood
Feeling “high”, excessively optimistic, better than ever.

Extreme irritability
Feeling irritable or angry; Behavior that is aggressive, provocative, or intrusive.

Decreased need for sleep
Feeling rested after just a few hours of sleep.

More talkative than usual
Extremely… Continue reading

Is This a Mental Illness?

Question by surfblue: is this a mental illness?
everytime i want to do something like
sign on facebook, eat anything, get distracted from my school work (watching tv, going for a walk, etc)

a voice in my brain says, no you can’t do that or your mom/dad/dog will die
or… Continue reading

Can Anyone Help Me With After Effects of Cocaine Use/pre Existing Mental Problem?

Question by sunny: can anyone help me with after effects of cocaine use/pre existing mental problem?
Is there anyone out there that can offer any advice on the above…
I’m very worried about my boyfriend of 5 years, we live together (we’re 27) we are very very happy… Continue reading

Why Do People That Do Drugs Like Speed and Cocaine…………..?

Question by Joy: Why do people that do drugs like speed and cocaine…………..?
lie to everyone about it. why do they treat their family so bad.

Best answer:

Answer by poodleface
I don’t think everyone who uses those drugs lies and treats their families badly. Most people aren’t regular uses.… Continue reading

What Is Bi-Polar & Symptoms?

Question by juanital_31: what is bi-polar & symptoms?
what is bi-polar and its symptoms etc?

Best answer:

Answer by MsBabyPhat
It is a mental illness, a person experiences highs and lows. One minute they are so happy and love life, the next they can be so depressed. You can go… Continue reading

Deaths From Heroin in New London, Norwich Doubled in 2013

Deaths from heroin in New London, Norwich doubled in 2013
Jack Malone, executive director of the Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc., said the increase in those seeking treatment has a lot to do with the soaring rates of addiction to opioids – mostly prescription painkillers such as… Continue reading

DEMI LOVATO MENTAL ILLNESS: Talks to MTV About Struggle With Mental, Physical Health: ENTV

DEMI LOVATO MENTAL ILLNESS: Talks To MTV About Struggle With Mental, Physical Health: ENTV — Actress/Musician Demi Lovato recently opened up to MTV about her struggle with her mental and physical health her whole life. MTV documented her road to reco…


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The… Continue reading

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder/manic Depression?

Question by seeingbacknow: symptoms of bipolar disorder/manic depression?
hi my hubby was just told he has bipolar can someone please tell me what the signs are so that I can better understand him.

Best answer:

Answer by lisa1cares
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from overly “high” and/or irritable to sad… Continue reading