Mental Health and Addiction - Videos

The Doctors ' Investigative Reporter Melanie Woodrow uncovers shocking details about the use and abuse of the narcotic purple concoction known as "sizzurp."

Learn about a dangerous new drug trend called "sizzurp," a concoction made from liquefied candy or juice, combined with prescription-strength cough syrup and sugary sodas. See how sizzurp users are acquiring mass quantities of prescription-strength cough syrup to make the drug. Plus, The Doctors explain why the drug-laced drink is dangerous and potentially deadly.

Learn how a therapeutic stuffed animal named Cory the Crisis Penguin is helping children cope with their sorrows and fears in the wake of the tragic event.

See how a therapeutic stuffed animal named Cory the Crisis Penguin helped Alexa, a third-grade student who was in attendance at Sandy Hook Elementary on the tragic day of the shootings.

Meet a former Super Bowl champ whose football career was destroyed by addiction and learn how people who haven't been diagnosed as addicts could be walking a dangerous line.

People with mental disorders can spend years trying to find the right drug treatments to keep their symptoms at bay, while suffering serious side effects from therapies that don't work. Now, a unique test could help change that.

Prescription drug addiction is on the rise, so when Addiction Specialist & Lifestyle Interventionist Brad Lamm appeared on Mondays With Marlo, he weighed in on how to overcome it. If you're addicted to an opiate or a benzodiazepine, you need a medically-supervised detox. See a different doctor than the one who prescribed the drug. That first doctor who prescribed the medication may not be familiar with addictive behavior.

The question of what lurks inside the brain of the perpetrators of the worst crimes is intriguing. What have we already learned about the brains of criminals, what more is there to learn, and how can this knowledge help society at large?

Dr. James Fallon joins HuffPost Live and discusses the role genetics play when it comes to psychopaths.

Should psychopaths be locked up for the rest of their lives, or is it possible for them to be rehabilitated and reinserted back into society?

Just the taste of alcohol can trigger a release of dopamine - especially for those with a history of alcoholism.

Researchers say many veterans who suffer serious limb injuries have lingering problems with pain and mental health.

Feeling like you're missing out on something--like everyone else is doing something cooler than you--is a very real thing. It's called FOMO, and now there's a test to measure just how bad you may have it.

Steven Sussman, Ph.D, explains what is 'Vodka Eyeballing' (the practice of "drinking" vodka through your eyes) and what are the consequences.

Does binge drinking in college increase the risk of serious heart problems later in life?

Getting more exercise could help teen smokers light up less often.

A study of Google searches suggests mental health issues are strongly linked to seasonal patterns.

No one wants to believe they're going to have a midlife crisis. Whether it's yours, or your spouses, people can find themselves in the midst of a midlife crisis with no support. What's the best way to deal with loosing it in your 50's?

Dr. Susan Whitbourne joins Abby to discuss why a midlife 'crisis' is more of a transition than some sort of disaster.

Agi Smith and Rachel Cohen join Abby to offer some tips to help those experiencing a midlife crisis.

Teen misuse and abuse of prescription drugs up 33 percent over the last 5 years, study says.

A new government study shows U.S. doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year, an alarming pace that suggests they're being overused. Karen McNew reports.

Alec Jones, a student at NYU, contests that legalizing marijuana shouldn't just be a legal issue, but it should also be viewed as a health issue.

Blackouts. Keg stands. Bong rips. It seems this is all an accepted part of the college experience, a harmless rite of passage. But what detrimental effects do drugs and alcohol have on one's education? Where do you draw the line?

Tom Costello from NBC's Today Show reports on the over-prescribing of pain killers that can be a savior to some, but lead to a terrible road for others.

Humans naturally feel others' pain, so when tragedies like Boston occur, many people struggle to cope with the fear and heartbreak.

The FDA says people trying to quit smoking can use nicotine replacement products longer than is currently allowed according to the label. It is also safe to have an occasional cigarette.

Feeling anxious and panicky after a traumatic event is normal. But how do you know if you're suffering from something else? Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz joined me on this special episode of Mondays With Marlo and explained the differences between an anxiety disorder and a panic attack.

If you're feeling especially anxious and nervous about traumatic events, it might be misplaced anxiety, said psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz. People who have had a recent loss or traumatic event happen to them might be extra sensitive to events like what happened in Boston. Another culprit is the constant media coverage. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, turn off the coverage.

Helplessness is one of the worst feelings when we're faced with a tragedy that we have no control over. But when psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz joined me on this special episode of Mondays With Marlo, she said that the best cure is helping others. Raising money for victims' medical bills, sending cards or even a short note to express your sympathy and support helps those affected feel that they're not alone, and gives you the power to make a difference.