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Dual Diagnosis

?A dual diagnosis is given when a person has a developmental disability (significant limitations in cognitive functioning) and a mental health problem.

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Eating Disorders

?Eating disorders are conditions involving an obsession with food, weight and/or appearance that negatively affect people's health and daily living.

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Ecstasy

?Ecstasy is a drug that affects the brain’s chemistry by releasing a high level of serotonin, which plays a role in regulating mood, energy level and appetite.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most controversial and misunderstood treatments for mental illness. In fact, it is safe and effective for treating severe depression when patients have symptoms that haven't responded to medication, counselling or other psychosocial treatments.

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Family Therapy

?Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps family members better understand each other, support one another and work through difficult situations.

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Fentanyl

?Fentanyl is a powerful pain medication. It is an opioid, like morphine, codeine, oxycodone (oxys) and methadone.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.

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GHB

?GHB is a central nervous system depressant that causes drowsiness and reduces heart rate. It is used to treat sleep disorders but can be dangerous if misused.

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Hallucinogens

?Hallucinogens are psychedelic drugs that can potentially change the way people see, hear, taste, smell or feel, and also affect mood and thought.

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