Archive for the Research/Literature Category

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States—however, it is becoming less and less illicit. Since 1996, twenty-three states have legalized marijuana for medicinal uses. Recently, states such as Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Washington D.C. have permitted recreational use of the drug

Psychiatric drugs are prominent in the medical field for working with mental health patients, however there are certain side effects that can impact the physical and psychological well-being of its recipients. Antipsychotics are an effective treatment for various mental health symptoms, and they are often used in

A commonly accepted theory about brain development and functioning is that cognitive abilities decline with age. Defining various cognitive abilities are traditionally categorized into either fluid intelligence, also known as short-term memory, or crystalized intelligence, such as vocabulary and other acquired knowledge. Since many research studies often

Women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder and are more likely to be on medication than men. This psychiatrist thinks thats “insane.” Read more in this article. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/opinion/sunday/medicating-womens-feelings.html?_r=1&referrer

Researchers identify immune biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue, which may aid in the discovery of new treatments for the two million who suffer from it. Full article here:  http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2015/02/28/Study-finds-evidence-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-is-a-biological-illness/6001425150405/

New findings described in an article by Laidman (2014) hint at causes and treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Eric Courchesne and his colleagues at the University of California, San Diego conducted a small study that compared 11 brains of children with autism who died between the ages

Do you worry that your child’s contact sport may result in a head injury??  Whether head injury causes lasting effects has long been an area of heated controversy, but new research out of the University of Copenhagen has just found startling results. According to Rodriguez (2014), this

Over thanksgiving, The British Psychological Society published a report entitled Understanding Psychosis. This new report challenges the long held notions about psychosis and, most importantly, gives new hope to individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Hope is a crucial element for those diagnosed and their families, as many see