Mental Health and Addiction - Videos

Chronic care management may not be an effective way to treat drug and alcohol addiction.

Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK), discusses the symptoms of bipolar disorder in kids vs. adults.

Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK), discusses treatment of bipolar depressive or manic disorders.

Behavioral expert Dr. Mantell explains how to identify binge behaviors and where you can turn for help.

U.S. health officials are reporting evidence of a potentially deadly narcotic that rots your flesh from the inside out! The Doctors discuss the dangers of krokodil.

After spending a year researching medicinal marijuana, neurosurgeon and CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta changed his stance on the drug. The former critic came out in support of using cannabis to treat some medical conditions in his documentary Weed.

Moms organize cannabis tasting parties.

Some bars in New Jersey have been accused of serving unsuspecting patrons rubbing alcohol with food coloring instead of whiskey, in an effort to cut down on costs.

Former 'Grateful Dead' drummer Mickey Hart has teamed up with neuroscientist Dr. Adam Gazzaley to discover if there are "good vibrations" that can heal brain injury. HuffPost Live finds out more about their joint project 'Rhythm and The Brain'.

Actress, recovering addict and author of High on Arrival Mackenzie Phillips joins The Doctors to discuss her public battle with drug addiction and her new perspective on life after overcoming drug dependence.

From prescription drugs to illegal narcotics, the DEA reports an alarming surge in drug use and abuse among Americans over recent years. In particular, usage of the highly addictive opiate, heroin, has spiked to an epidemic level. The increase in America's heroin use prompted E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork to visit Baltimore, Maryland a city that's often labeled "the heroin capital of the U.S."

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the highly addictive opiate heroin affects both the body and the mind. Plus, actress, recovering addict and author of 'High on Arrival' Mackenzie Phillips weighs in on whether heroin users can ever overcome addiction without rehab.

See how the powerful pull of heroin affects a 21-year-old heroin addict named John, when he is given the opportunity to enter into an addiction treatment facility. Plus, actress, recovering addict and author of High on Arrival Mackenzie Phillips explains why it's often hard for addicts to accept help.

Dr. Melissa Lee Warner, medical director at The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia, explains how addicts typically react when first entering a treatment facility. Plus, learn whether a 21-year-old heroin user named John was successful in overcoming his addiction.

After one last binge, a 21-year-old heroin addict named John agrees to enter rehab. Watch as registered nurse, former addict and author of The Interventionist Joani Gammill helps guide him on the road to recovery.

Psychiatrist Dr. Allen Frances shares the three things you need to know if you are given a psychiatric diagnosis.

A new breakthrough in migraine treatment combines both surgery and traditional treatment.

Based on his research, a University of Western Australia professor announced that he has found no legitimate link between alcohol consumption and depression.

2012 was a record year for military suicides. Julie Meeks spoke with experts about mental health issues for those serving in the military and what may have caused this spike.

There are many people who drink alcohol and never become addicted. But others- despite the destructive consequences- can't stop. We'll share the biggest risk factors that can mean the difference between those two extremes.

Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK), discusses depression and its prevalence in the population.

Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK), discusses postpartum depression and the difference between this mental illness and postpartum blues.

Join the forum as we dive into some healthy habits that can leads to happiness and mental wellness.

In a The Doctors ' daytime exclusive, Jersey Shore reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino candidly discusses his ongoing battle with prescription pill addiction. Hear how the drug suboxone has helped him control the habit.

An Ohio medical center is testing progesterone as a possible treatment for traumatic brain injury.

They're smoke-free, but are they risk-free? The new concerns being expressed about the new E-cigarettes growing quickly in popularity, especially among teens.

Pharmaceutical Specialist Charles Caley from the University of Connecticut talks about what people being medically treated for mental illnesses need to know.

In a The Doctors ' daytime exclusive, 'Jersey Shore' reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino candidly discusses his ongoing battle with prescription pill addiction.

Learn how a drug called suboxone suppresses withdrawal symptoms and cravings for people addicted to opiates.

In a The Doctors' daytime exclusive, 'Jersey Shore' reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino candidly discusses his ongoing battle with prescription pill addiction. Hear how the drug suboxone has helped him control the habit.