Psychiatry is a medical discipline that studies the clinic, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses.

Psychotherapy is a system of therapeutic and psychological influence on the psyche and through the psyche on the patient's body.

Psychology is the science of the laws of development and functioning of the psyche as a special form of life.

Medical psychology is a science that studies the psychological characteristics of people suffering from various diseases and the possibilities of providing them with psychological assistance.

Narcology is a medical discipline that studies the clinic, diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by addiction to a number of substances, such as alcohol, various drugs, tobacco, etc.

Neurology (neuropathology) is a medical science that studies the clinic, diagnosis and treatment of nervous diseases, such as the consequences of spinal cord and brain injuries, peripheral nerve diseases, strokes, osteochondrosis, etc.

11. Question: I have heard about such a diagnosis as "gambler syndrome". Tell us about this syndrome.

In the modern psychiatric classification, a new nosological (painful) form is indicated: the gambler syndrome. It develops in those who are addicted to gambling. The main distinguishing feature is a stable attachment to any gambling. Moreover, this game becomes the main business of life. In addition to the phenomena of social disadaptation, mental unworldliness (excitability, aggressiveness, despondency, insomnia, etc.) is clearly traced.

In fact, this is a typical passion. And this suffering is primarily of a spiritual nature, and mental disorders, in this case, are only a consequence of sin.

12. Question: What did the Holy Fathers say about smoking?