Abstinence experience: successes, failures, and influencing factors
This article describes my personal experience from caffeine addiction, which was brought by regular consumption of the drug through taking coffee, cocoa, and tea. The paper discusses the development of the addiction in light of its contributing factors and health risks and other effects. The second part describes the abstinence journey in terms of its challenges, overall experience, withdrawal symptoms, and eventual success.
Bipolar disorder: characteristics, causes, and treatment approaches
Chuck is a 17-year-old male who has been having violent mood swings over the last 6 months. Chuck often feels restless, irritable, and sleeps very little for weeks at a time. Then, without warning, his mood will change…