Night Eating Syndrome comes out of the dark
Individuals with NES usually have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. NES can lead to chronic sleep deprivation as it does disturb sleep. Prolonged sleep deprivation has serious consequences including decreased alertness when awake, impaired memory, inability to concentrate, slower reflexes, hindered hand-eye coordination and a greater risk of automobile accidents. Some theories indicate that […]
Prescription Painkiller Abuse: A growing epidemic
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment. Prescription painkiller abuse is a serious problem and a growing epidemic in the United States. Prescription painkiller addiction often begins benignly. For some people, use escalates slowly. They start with the amount of medication that is prescribed to them. After extended use, the […]
Internet Addiction: Does the web have you trapped?
The Internet is a fascinating paradox – the world wide web connects the world and isolates people simultaneously. Someone in the USA can chat online with a stranger in Australia while never getting past a nod to their next door neighbors. Many people spend hours staring into their computer screens without even contemplating moving for […]