Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
Read moreQuestions come up from time to time from people who believe they may have an alcohol allergy. So I thought it might be helpful to provide... Read more »
Question: I was diagnosed with RA more than 2 years ago and opted not to go on Methotrexate or any other "serious" drugs because you have... Read more »
Celexa is an antidepressant medication sometimes used to treat anxiety symptoms. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).... Read more »
Did you read this wine allergy story from the United Kingdom?"A teenager has developed a rare allergy that sends her into exhausting... Read more »
I originally wrote the following article for a chemical dependency newsletter for people who are Adult Children of Alcoholics. It... Read more »
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a long-lasting illness that is characterized by: A craving for alcohol A physical... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Liquor; Diet - alcohol Side Effects Drinking alcohol affects your nervous system and acts as a mild anesthetic and tranquilizer. It is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A breath alcohol test determines how much alcohol is in your blood by measuring the amount of alcohol in the air you breathe out (exhale).Alternative... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In the U.S., three drugs are specifically approved to treat alcohol dependence:Naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol, generic)Acamprosate (Campral)Disulfiram... Read more »