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Mental Illness & Addiction Index
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Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is given when a person has a developmental disability (significant limitations in cognitive functioning) and a mental health problem.
About Dual DiagnosisEating Disorders
Eating disorders are conditions involving an obsession with food, weight and/or appearance that negatively affect people's health and daily living.
About Eating DisordersEcstasy
Ecstasy is a drug that affects the brain’s chemistry by releasing a high level of serotonin, which plays a role in regulating mood, energy level and appetite.
About EcstasyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most controversial and misunderstood treatments for mental illness. In fact, it is safe and effective for treating severe depression when patients have symptoms that haven't responded to medication, counselling or other psychosocial treatments.
About Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)Family Therapy
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps family members better understand each other, support one another and work through difficult situations.
About Family TherapyFentanyl
Fentanyl is a powerful pain medication. It is an opioid, like morphine, codeine, oxycodone (oxys) and methadone.
About FentanylFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.
About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)GHB
GHB is a central nervous system depressant that causes drowsiness and reduces heart rate. It is used to treat sleep disorders but can be dangerous if misused.
About GHBHallucinogens
Hallucinogens are psychedelic drugs that can potentially change the way people see, hear, taste, smell or feel, and also affect mood and thought.
About Hallucinogens