Could Psychiatrists Have Prevented the Washington Naval Yard Shootings

Could Psychiatrists Have Prevented the Washington Naval Yard Shootings

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Alcohol and drug abuse are far more likely to produce aggression. Those who abuse alcohol or drugs but have no other mental disorder, are nearly seven times as likely as those without substance abuse, to commit violence. One possibility is that …
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Addicted to over-the-counter opium: Few realise codeine headache pills come …

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Whenever Rachel stopped taking it, her withdrawal symptoms left her anxious, sick and drained of energy – and, ironically, gave her more headaches. She was 29 – 15 years into her dependence on … Rachel's GP referred her for counselling – and when she …
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Digital addiction: Is it real or a symptom of other problems?

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Next month, the Internet Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center will open to inpatients at Pennsylvania's Bradford Regional Medical Center. The center's director, psychologist Kimberly S. Young, said the four-bed hospital unit will be the nation's …
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Meth Bust Leaves Three Behind Bars

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As officers were arresting the individuals, the passenger of the car, who was carrying the meth, complained of chest pains. He was transported to Allegiance Hospital. Cook believes his symptoms were caused by drug abuse. It is believed the suspect has …
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