by Arbor | Jan 6, 2017 | Articles
Addiction By Jeffery Miller, LCPC, CADC Addiction is one of the most prevalent and widespread epidemics in the United States today. It is estimated that as many as one out of every eight Americans suffer from some type of drug or alcohol addiction. It is also worth...
by Arbor | Jan 4, 2017 | Articles
Definition: Gambling Disorder (GD) is characterized by a persistent and a repeating dysfunctional pattern of gambling behavior. It is typically associated with impaired functioning, reduced quality of life and high rates of bankruptcy, divorce, and incarceration....
by Arbor | Dec 20, 2016 | Articles
Substance Use Disorder – Caffeine Intoxication Definition: Caffeine intoxication is an over-stimulation of the central nervous system caused by a high dose of caffeine. Caffeine is highly addictive and can cause physical, mental, and psychomotor impairments....
by Arbor | Dec 11, 2016 | Articles
Definition Substance use disorders occur when the on-going use of alcohol and/or drugs causes significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. A diagnosis of substance use disorder is...
by Arbor | Dec 8, 2016 | Articles
Couples Relations By Cindy Lichterman, LCSW Statistics claim one out of every two marriages in the United States will end in divorce. The first couple of years can be a “make it or break it” time for many couples as they face new experiences together for the first...
by Arbor | Dec 1, 2016 | Articles
Definition: The American Psychiatric Association defines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. Children and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer from unwanted and intrusive thoughts that they...
