- 1. Substance Abuse
- (Category)
- The peer pressure to try drugs is no less intense than the sexual pressure that so many adolescents face. As with any situation that could conceivably lead to trouble, we need to prepare our kids to ...
- 2. Erectile dysfunction
- (Category)
- ... Multiple sclerosis Low testosterone Peyronie's disease, development of scar tissue inside the penis Certain prescription medications Tobacco use Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse ...
- 3. The Rise of ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... tasks through to completion. Because of these symptoms, “people with ADHD are at increased risk of academic failure, substance abuse, depression, divorce, driving accidents, and other negative outcomes,” ...
- 4. Adult ADHD 101
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... cause. They will also want to rule out things like mental illness, head injuries, hormone imbalances, substance abuse, or lead exposure, which can produce symptoms similar to ADHD. Your doctor can refer ...
- 5. Diagnosing ADD/ADHD in Adults
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... ADHD can wreak havoc with personal relationships and pose problems at work; they also may be prone to substance abuse and depression. But with proper treatment, adults can learn to harness and capitalize ...
- 6. Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... as well as children should avoid these fish. Food More than 30 years ago, Benjamin Feingold, M.D., suggested that food additives — colorings, flavorings, and related substances — have a pharmacological ...
- 7. Clinical Psychological Service
- (Mental Health Service)
- ... problems Substance abuse and dependence issues Stress management and personal growth concerns What is Psychotherapy? We offers scientifically based psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy ...
- 8. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- ... medications Tobacco use Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord Psychological ...
- 9. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... Poor nutrition Certain medications Hormonal changes, such as those related to pregnancy or menopause Substance abuse Ill-fitting dental restorations The most obvious outcome of untreated ...
- 10. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... nutrition Substance abuse Ill-fitting dental restorations Untreated gingivitis can progress to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone (periodontitis), a much more serious condition ...
- 11. Kleptomania
- (Kleptomania)
- ... kleptomania are women. Having another mental illness. People with kleptomania often have other mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse or ...
- 12. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... apart from their peers. Getting your child together with other children who have diabetes may help make your child feel less alone. Mental health and substance abuse People with diabetes have an ...
- 13. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... including heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure Anxiety Long-term difficulty with daily living Post-traumatic stress disorder Substance abuse Nicotine use, such as smoking Call ...
- 14. Tourette syndrome
- (Tourette syndrome )
- ... before age 18. Tics aren't caused by medications, other substances or another medical condition. Diagnosis of Tourette syndrome may be delayed because families and even doctors are sometimes unfamiliar ...
- 15. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... former Soviet Union Poverty and substance abuse Lack of medical care. If you are on a low or fixed income, live in a remote area, have recently immigrated to the United States or are homeless, ...
- 16. Intermittent explosive disorder
- (Intermittent explosive disorder)
- ... illnesses — such as mood or anxiety disorders — may be more likely to also have intermittent explosive disorder. A history of substance abuse. People who abuse drugs or alcohol have an increased ...
- 17. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... substances necessary for conducting electrical impulses Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) In some cases, the exact cause of tachycardia can't be determined. Electrical circuitry of the heart ...
- 18. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... Stress from bias Anxiety from hiding one's sexual orientation Alcohol and drug abuse. Substance abuse is a serious health problem for all people in the U.S. Recent data suggests that ...
- 19. Substance Abuse
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- Studies have shown that, when compared with the general population, gay and bisexual men, lesbian, and transgender individuals are more likely to: Use alcohol and drugs Have higher rates of substance ...
- 20. Stigma and Discrimination
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... behaviors, such as substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, and suicide attempts Affect MSM's ability to establish and maintain long-term same-sex relationships that reduce HIV & STD risk Make ...
