Manic depression is a biochemical imbalance of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones. Thousands of people suffer from this mental disorder daily. Scientists say this disorder is incurable, and those who possess it will need to take medication for the rest of one's life. Episodes of mania and/or ...

SCHIZOPHRENIA Schizophrenia is defined as: a group of psychoses characterized by confused and disconnected thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. Schizophrenia is a brain disorder, which is identified by specific concrete symptoms. This disorder is not a split personality, or multi-personality. ...

Schizophrenia, an often misunderstood disease, is usually interpreted by those not familiar with it as Multiple Personality Disorder. Schizophrenia is also seen as the ideal case of insanity. The cause of this disease is still unknown, but scientists are constantly searching for answers. Although a...

Homelessness is a very complex issue to which there are no simple solutions. Such a problem requires all levels of government to work together in order to find solutions. A recent study in Sudbury revealed that during the week of July 18th to 24th, 399 homeless individuals used the services of socia...

Alcoholism By Andrew Dana Allen "What is alcoholism?" Alcoholism itself is a chronic illness that is characterized by the habitual consumption of alcohol to a degree that interferes with physical, mental and social health. Alcohol is a depressant that will release feelings of guilt, anxie...