The Truth About Dissociative Identity Disorder Articles>Mental Health, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The Ranch TNFebruary 22, 2017By Gina Marchando, DMFT, LMFT, CHT, CIT, Clinical Director at The Ranch The media’s various portrayals of people with dissociative identity disorder (DID) have one thing in common: They get much of it wrong. Dissociative identity disorder, formerly classified as multiple personality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is usually far…
Alcohol-Induced Psychosis: Causes, Concerns & Treatment Options Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNFebruary 22, 2017People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol can develop the symptoms of psychosis (hallucinations and/or delusional thinking) while intoxicated or in a state of withdrawal. They can also develop a distinct condition called alcohol-induced psychotic disorder or alcohol-induced psychotic syndrome (AIPS). The development of AIPS is a very serious occurrence that can lead to poor…
