A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the untimely death of mega-pop star Whitney Houston on our depression site. I think we were all shocked... Read more »
In a previous post I wrote about weighing the pros and cons of taking medication to treat your anxiety. One of the reasons many people... Read more »
When I was a teenager, there were rumors going around about combining aspirin and Coca-Cola. For instance, you should never combine the two... Read more »
Quite a few people with chronic pain use benzodiazepine medications like Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Klonopin. These medications lure people... Read more »
The FDA has recently announced two drug shortages, diazepam (Valium) and magnesium sulfate, which can be used as rescue medications in IV... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Vertigo can happen to anyone, and there is no way to prevent the first episode. Because vertigo can be associated with an intense sense of... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Children are more likely to sleepwalk or experience sleep terrors when they are overtired or anxious. Providing an early bedtime with... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent a phobia from starting. However, if you already have a phobia or any other anxiety disorder, you may be able to... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention It helps to have habits that promote healthy sleep: Follow a regular sleep schedule - have a routine bedtime and wake up at... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diazepam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders. Diazepam overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more... Read more »