Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, M.B.B.S., M.D., D.N.B (Psychiatry), MNAMS, M.Sc — Contributor

Dr Yatan Pal Singh Balhara is a qualified psychiatrist working in the area of substance use disorders for the past 10 years. He completed his post graduation (MD) in Psychiatry and then went on to complete his master's degree in Addiction Studies offered by King’s College London, UK; University of Adelaide, Australia; and Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. He has published widely on issues related to substance use disorders and mental health. He serves on the editorial board of academic journals and is engaged in research on substance use disorders. He has presented his work at different international forums, including scientific conferences and meetings. He is also engaged in capacity building and serves as a resource person for training programs on management of substance use disorders. He has also been involved in the development of online resources on management of substance use disorders.

The Connection Between Substance Abuse & Mental Illness
• The Connection Between Substance Abuse & Mental Illness

  How Are They Related? Mental illness and substance use disorders share a strong connection. These two categories of disorders: Tend to co-occur together more... Read More

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Information on Specific Drugs
• Is Marijuana Really Addictive?

  Is Drinking Bad? Drinking alcohol is a safe social activity when done in moderation. In fact, moderate consumption of wine can have numerous health... Read More

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Signs, Symptoms, & Effects of Addiction
• Effects Of Combining Alcohol And Cocaine

  Why Do People Combine Alcohol & Cocaine? Frequently, an individual’s motivation to combine cocaine and alcohol is to: var googletag = googletag || {}... Read More

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