Eight Categories of Drinkers Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 6, 2020Just as no two people are alike, no two stories of alcohol abuse will be exactly the same. A recent study tracked 177 people with admitted risky drinking patterns for five months. At the end of the study, researchers had identified eight categories of drinkers. Eight Categories of Drinkers: Weekend Drinkers Three or four drinks,…
Alcohol’s Effect On The Liver Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Preventative MedicineBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 5, 2020What Is Alcohol’s Effect on the Liver? What is alcohol’s effect on the liver? The liver is an essential organ, responsible for cleaning, detoxifying, and clotting blood. The liver enables the body to absorb proteins, vitamins and carbs. If a liver fails, no manmade device or treatment is able to fully replicate its function. As…
Heavy Drinking and Breast Cancer Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Preventative MedicineBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 4, 2020Alcohol is poisonous to human beings, and the body needs to break this substance down as rapidly as possible. A 2013 study in the journal Breast Cancer Research looked at the alcohol-processing enzyme CYP2E1 for possible connections to breast cancer. CYP2E1 appears in higher amounts in heavy drinkers. Ergo, heavy drinking and breast cancer are…
Alcohol Discussions With Doctors Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Preventative Medicine, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 3, 2020Excessive alcohol consumption can cause alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Having alcohol discussions with doctors can play a critical role in preventing these problems. However, according to the results of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released in January 2014, less than 20 percent of American adults…
Anxiety Diagnosis for Veterans Lacks Specificity Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 31, 2020Anxiety is like all other mental disorders in that early detection and intervention is a critical component for a successful recovery. For some, there is a reluctance to seek treatment due to a fear of being stigmatized, for others it’s a lack of health insurance. And then there are the many veterans that don’t receive…
Binge Eating May Affect Bipolar Disorder Development Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 30, 2020A 2011 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows a binge-eating disorder may affect the development of bipolar disorder. The new update of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) identifies binge eating as a distinct disorder for the first time, and the co-occurrence of this disorder with bipolar disorder seems…
Migraine Sufferers at Increased Risk for Developing Anxiety Disorders Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 29, 2020Migraine headaches are recurring headaches that produce moderate or severe pain along with a number of additional, significant symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, unusually strong reactions to light and sound, and a phenomenon called an aura. While both men and women develop these headaches, women experience them much more often than men. Current scientific evidence…
Bipolar Disorder and College Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 28, 2020The first time an 18-year-old moves away to college can be a bit traumatic under the best conditions. Suddenly, the student has lost the daily support of parents and family while at the same time gaining an entire menu of new stressors. Young college students are notorious for crazy sleep patterns and increased social activities…
Depression, Suicide Rates for Young Hispanic Women Reaching Alarming Levels Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 27, 2020It is an unfortunate fact that a recent study states that depression and suicide rates for young women are reaching alarming levels. The campaigns by medical professionals, public health officials and former sufferers to raise awareness about the true prevalence and seriousness of depression have achieved excellent results, for the most part. But for a…
Childbirth Fears a Predictor for Postpartum Depression Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 26, 2020Postpartum depression can make it difficult for a new mother to bond with her baby and reengage in everyday activities, and it can be difficult to distinguish the disorder from the more general and mild “baby blues.” In order to promote early intervention, it’s important for healthcare providers to understand the factors that can contribute…
