Monthly Archives: August 2016

A person with Bipolar Disorder experiences polarizing episodes of mania and depression. Individuals can experience drastically opposite symptoms ranging from increased energy, grandiose feelings, sleeplessness and impulsive behaviour during mania, to sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, disturbed sleep patterns in depression. Some may experience a Mixed State with both manic and depressive symptoms sim...

Admitting having a drug problem is a big step towards recovery. The next big step is seeking assistance. Marijuana consumption over time results in physical dependence on the drug. The user experiences physical discomfort within a certain time from its last consumption. This results in withdrawal symptoms triggering a drug re-use...

Cannabis, one of the most addictive and illicit drug, has been up for the legalisation debate for sometime. The marijuana law reform has garnered huge public support in favor of legalizing marijuana, prompting the authorities to advocate removing it from criminal justice system and regulate it like alcohol and tobacco.

The entire legalisation debate is rooted on promoting the medicinal usage of Ca...

The defining symptoms of bipolar disorder is the extreme mood swings a person experiences between mania and depression. These are more than just fleeting episodes and can last up to days, weeks or even months. Manic episodes can cause a person to experience hyper energy, making him / her feel like on top of the world. While extreme depression can even cause suicidal tendencies in a patient...