Mental Illness & Addiction Overviews

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Addiction

Addiction refers to the problematic use of a substance. The harms of substance use can range from mild (e.g., feeling hungover, being late for work) to severe (e.g., homelessness, disease). Treatment options for addiction include self-help, counselling, medications and withdrawal management.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant drug that can slow down the parts of the brain that affect thinking, behaviour, breathing and heart rate.

Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia

Dementia is abnormal brain degeneration that leads to changes in a person’s ability to think, speak, socialize and take part in daily activities.

Amphetamines

Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that speed up the central nervous system. These drugs can cause addiction if they are misused.

Anti-anxiety Medications (Benzodiazepines)

Anti-anxiety medications help reduce the symptoms of anxiety, such as panic attacks or extreme fear and worry. The most common anti-anxiety medications are called benzodiazepines.

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Antipsychotics - Atypical: Information for Patients

Antipsychotic medications can reduce or relieve symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing something that is not there).

Antipsychotics Medication - Typical: Information for Patients

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is cause for concern when symptoms are persistent and severe and cause distress to the person’s daily life.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects attention span and concentration and can also affect how impulsive and active the person is.

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