Sentences with phrase «compulsive use of a substance»

However, a secondary definition of addiction describes «the persistent, compulsive use of a substance that is known to be harmful.»

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Drug addiction, or substance dependence is the compulsive use of psychoactive drugs, to the point where the user has no effective choice but to continue use.

The creative use of neuroimaging and other techniques is helping McLean scientists better diagnose and develop new treatments for a range of conditions including substance use disorders, neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

These relationships have led me to focus on the treatment of: anxiety, depression, relational communications, work place stressors, substance use / abuse, attachment disorders, emotional regulation issues, self image, family systems, ADHD, grief and loss, parenting, obsessive / compulsive behaviors, impulse control, mood disorders and relational conflicts.»

Hispanics had higher rates than African Americans of panic disorder, obsessive - compulsive disorder, and substance use other than alcohol or marijuana disorders.

Both presenters report that therapists, after taking the workshop, leave with an increased awareness of the impact of substance and alcohol use and abuse as well as process addictions such compulsive pornography viewing and gambling have on couple's attachment system and cycles.

My professional experience includes providing therapy to teens and adults dealing with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, obsessive - compulsive disorder, substance use, relationships, parenting, marriage and family related issues.

Diagnoses include anxiety disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia without panic disorder, specific phobia, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive - compulsive disorder, separation anxiety disorder), mood disorders (major depressive disorder, dysthymia, bipolar I and II disorders), a series of four disorders that share a common feature of difficulty with impulse control (intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional - defiant disorder, conduct disorder, attention - deficit / hyperactivity disorder), and four substance use disorders (alcohol abuse, drug abuse, alcohol dependence, drug dependence).

I have special interest in working with clients in regards to issues of addictions (particularly substance use, gambling, and compulsive eating), grief, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and behavioral health issues that are informed by societal oppression.