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Cocaine: Why We Are All Talking About It

Cocaine: why we are all talking about it But while Britain has the highest levels of cocaine use in Europe, and it's the only major drug whose use has increased overall since 1996, according to the most recent government crime survey, consumption has been falling since the economic downturn … Read more on The Guardian 4 Illegal Drugs That Might Be Medicines And almost invariably, they're using opiates to self-medicate an underlying psychiatric condition, such as anxiety, depression, flashback memories, nightmares, or sleep disorders. “It appears that these psychiatrically … Passie found that compared to … Read more on Healthline Read more... ...

Zoloft and Lithium Withdrawal Symptoms?

Question by El: Zoloft and Lithium withdrawal symptoms? I’ve been on 150mg of Zoloft and 900mg of Lithium. I stopped taking them cold turkey and I’ve been experiencing brain zaps, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. I’ve only been on these meds for a little over a month and I’m wondering how long these symptoms will last and if there are anymore that I will experience? Also, is there anything I can do to get rid of them? thanks. Best answer: Answer by HorsenseWhy don’t you call your pharmacist? They usually know more about them than the doctors. Here are some websites you can look at, too: Read more... ...

Vicodin Withdrawal… What to Expect?

Question by It’s me: Vicodin Withdrawal… What to expect? I have been taking vicodin, 10mg, two to three times a day for about a year. I’ve been depressed due to personal tragedy, and even though I saw a psychologist for quite some time, and tried different antidepressants, I didn’t find anything that helped much. I turned to the vicodin because it made me feel happy again. I don’t want to rely on it anymore and I plan on going “cold turkey” tomorrow. What can I expect to go through during withdrawals and how long can I expect it to last? Thanks for any advice :) Read more... ...

OHSU Scientists Advance Understanding of Brain Receptor; May Help Fight

...  scientists advance understanding of brain receptor; may help fight … NMDA receptors also have been implicated in several neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and depression. But drug companies have had little success developing clinically effective … Read more on EurekAlert (press release) Small number of autism cases linked to depression medications In utero exposure to the medications that treat depression may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders in less than 1 percent of cases. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller talks with friends during a fund raiser for the Thompson Center for … Read more on UPI.com Read ...

Drug Companies Cherry-Pick Data to Get Approval for Useless Drugs

Drug Companies Cherry-Pick Data to Get Approval for Useless Drugs Filed under: medications to treat depression It goes without saying that the drugs you take for a headache, or high blood pressure, or even depression should work better than a Tic-Tac. That's what drug trials are for: researchers give a group of subjects either the drug under investigation or a … Read more on Discover Magazine (blog)   Anxiety, depression and insomnia drugs and risk of driving accident: an … Filed under: medications to treat depression Read more... ...

Depression Anxiety Medication: Depression Anxiety Medication – Prescription or Natural Its Your Choice

Possible Effects of Depression Anxiety Medication Taking anti-depression anxiety medications is one of the most popular solutions that doctors prescribe in order to treat this psychological condition. There are many medications today that are very effective but most of them also come with a number of negative side effects. Depression is a very common condition that can occur in people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. Quite different from regular depression, clinical depression is considered to be a chronic condition that may have dangerous consequences when not treated immediately. Most anti-depression drugs today are only available with a valid prescription from a doctor, precisely because of the high risk of side effects. There are certain medications that are best suited for adults, while there are also those that are specially formulated for younger patients. Read more... ...

Anxiety, Depression Medications Could Impair Driving Abilities

...  depression medications could impair driving abilities Filed under: treating anxiety and depression September 13, 2012 (WLS) — Scientists say people who take medication for anxiety, depression or insomnia may be at greater risk of having a car accident than drivers not taking psychotropic drugs. Scientists reporting in the British Journal of … Read more on ABC7Chicago.com   FDA approves Lupin depression, anxiety drug Filed under: treating anxiety and depression The Indian drug ...