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1. Experienced Doctors Who Specialize in Addiction Medicine The same way that you see a cardiologist for heart health matters or a dermatologist to address skin issues, you want an addiction medicine specialist—who has extensive experience and advanced training in the field of addiction medicine—to evaluate, diagnose, and treat your substance use disorder, the clinical […]

What Are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are characterized by enduring and deeply ingrained patterns of behavior that significantly deviate from cultural norms. They often arise in adolescence or young adulthood, and consistently cause distress and impairment in many different situations.1,3 Types of Personality Disorders There are currently 10 different types of personality disorder diagnoses, clustered […]

Personality Disorders Personality disorders represent enduring patterns of behavior and inner experiences, such as emotions that are relatively inflexible (meaning that they are prone to be expressed in situations where an individual would normally temper certain aspects of their behavior), pervasive (meaning they occur in many different situations), are significant departures from expectations of a […]

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? PTSD is classified as a trauma- and stressor-related disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which provides the criteria used by medical professionals to guide a diagnosis.2 PTSD can develop as a result of being exposed to or experiencing one or more traumatic […]

Impulse control disorders may be overlooked or misdiagnosed, meaning that many individuals suffering from these disorders may not get the help they need. A better understanding of the disorder can help close the treatment gap and get individuals proper care to improve symptoms. Treatment for impulse control disorders often involves behavioral therapies, and medications may […]

What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is a mental health condition that involves obsessions—repetitive unwanted thoughts—and compulsions, which are irrational, uncontrollable urges to fulfill these unwanted obsessions.1  Examples of obsessions may include upsetting thoughts or images like imagining committing violent acts, having unwanted sexual thoughts, or constantly doubting whether they’ve done something right (e.g., wondering […]

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental health disorder that involves shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult for an individual with bipolar disorder to carry out day-to-day tasks.2 Only a doctor or qualified mental health professional can diagnose someone […]

What Are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and anxiety, which can interfere with a person’s day-to-day life, relationships, work, and responsibilities.1 These feelings can persist beyond a trigger event and are generally more severe than the anxiety people experience as part of […]