Caffeine Withdrawal – Now in the DSM-5
In Australia cafes have sprung up just about everywhere, becoming places to catch up with family, friends and work colleagues over a cup of coffee. We consume it regularly, particularly in the mornings as an energiser for the work day ahead. Energy drinks, soft drinks, brewed tea and even chocolate can contain large quantities of…
Drug Abuse and Mental Illness
When we think of drug abuse, we tend to think; Ice, Meth, and Heroin. However drug abuse incorporates much more than that: alcohol, prescription medication, caffeine & tobacco. It is a sobering revelation that Australia places a very high place in drug use within the world – quite alarming considering our population is not that big…
