A reader asks experts whether the commonly used anxiety med Xanex (alprazolam) can have long-term effects on the brain. Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison responds with information about this drug, including how it works and the benefits and drawbacks to users.
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I've never been officially diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), partly, I believe, because there have been so many other... Read more »
Full Question: Hello, My name is Megan and I have been suffering from migraine illness for 18yrs, I am now 30yrs old. I have tried... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institute
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects What To Do When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue) “I had no energy. I asked my doctor what I could do to... Read more »
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In this article from CNN, one parent wants to know about the long-term effects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications. She is... Read more »
People who experience psychological issues such as depression or substance abuse in childhood tend to have lower pay, fewer marriages, and less of... Read more »
Marijuana use in teens can trigger neurological changes in the brain that can have effects on mood and anxiety levels that last into adulthood,... Read more »