Drug Abuse & Addiction Disorder: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms & Effects
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Munchausen Syndrome & by Proxy: Definition, Causes & Facts
Medically reviewed by Ashraf Ali, MD; Board Certification in Psychiatry and Adolescent & Child Psychiatry REFERENCES: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Association, 2013. Bhargava D, Al Okbi MH, Al-Abri R, et al. Phenomenology and outcome of factitious disorders in otolaryngology clinic in Oman. The […]
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
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What Is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance use disorder (or drug addiction) is a psychiatric disorder in people. In the disorder, people uncontrollably use a substance (legal or illegal drugs or medications) despite harmful consequences. Substance use disorder (or drug addiction) is a psychiatric disorder in people. In this condition, people uncontrollably use a substance (legal or illegal drugs or medications) […]
Binge Eating Disorder & Compulsive Overeating Definition, Treatment
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Bulimia Nervosa Definition, Long-Term Effects & Recovery
Medically reviewed by Ashraf Ali, MD; Board Certification in Psychiatry and Adolescent & Child Psychiatry REFERENCES: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association, 2013. Bailey, A.P., A.G. Parker, L.A. Colautti, L.M. Hart, P. Liu, and S.E. Hetrick. “Mapping the evidence for the prevention and […]
What Is Anxiety Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment, Types & Medications
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