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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert... stress disorderSchizophreniaAlcohol and drug dependence Medications: ... Read more »
Mental Health Parity: Maybe
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...bill. Mr. Kennedy has been treated for depression and drug dependence. The main Republican... Read more »
Bring Your Life into Balance: Stop Smoking Now!
By Jim Christopher , Health ExpertI had a bad dream last night: collective human excrement seeped from an overflowing toilet inside a... Read more »
Migraines, Pain Medications, and Addiction Misconceptions
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertMigraine rescue medications are often pain medications. When discussing pain medications,... Read more »
Opioids: Addiction vs Dependence
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertOne of the greatest obstacles chronic pain patients face in their quest for adequate pain relief... Read more »
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Opioids: Addiction vs. Dependence
One of the greatest obstacles chronic pain patients face in their quest for adequate pain relief is the widespread misunderstanding of the difference between physical dependence on a drug and... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
Schizophrenia is categorized as a brain disease, not a psychological disorder, and drug treatment is the primary therapy. Studies indicate, however, that an integrated approach better... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications
...is also used for spasticity and may be particularly useful for patients who also experience anxiety. Drug dependence is the primary problem with diazepam, as well as dizziness, drowsiness, and... Read more »Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
for Alcohol WithdrawalWhen a person with alcoholism stops drinking, withdrawal symptoms begin within 6 - 48 hours and peak about 24 - 35 hours after the last drink. During this period, the... Read more »Epilepsy: Medications
...Phenobarbital has fewer toxic effects on other parts of the body than most anti-epileptic drugs, and drug dependence is unusual, given the low doses used for patients with epilepsy. Nevertheless,... Read more »Images
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Parents' mental health woes boost teens' migraine risk
February 03, 2009Researchers at Rutgers University have found that teen girls whose parents experience depression or another mental health problem are at risk of... Read summary »
Beating Drug Addiction
September 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Beating drug addiction is a long, difficult road. But it may be easier for cocaine users than others because of what cocaine... Read summary »
Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... Read summary »
New Treatment for Addicts?
August 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Disrupting drug-associated memories may prevent drug addicts from relapsing. New research from the University of Cambridge... Read summary »
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