Drug abuse has become a global health crisis, with the World Health Organization estimating that 1 in 20 people suffer from substance use disorder. With this widespread issue comes an important question: do drugs affect your mental health? The answer is yes – and it’s not just about physica...
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"A bunch of these drugs were found to be toxic," recalls Raymond D. Woosley, MD, PhD, vice president of the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Woosley said researchers gradually came to see that the cases of side effects they were seeing were largely [...
According to the article, side effects such as headaches and stomach problems are usually temporary, and weight gain can occur when taking antidepressants due to a patient's change in appetite.GRAVES, GINNYGlamour
How can drugs affect levels of neurotransmitters between neurons? Neurotransmitters: Neurotransmission homeostasis is an important balance between neurotransmitters released from presynaptic active zones and receptors on the postsynaptic membranes. Drugs can affect this homeostasis in a number of ways. Answer ...
How drugs can affect your life: William A. Allen, MPH, Nicholas L. Piccone, EdD, and Christopher D'Amanda, MD Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, Illinois, 1992, $35.75, 277 pages Author links open overlay panelWilliam A. Maesen PhD (LCSW)Show more Add to Mendeley Share Cite...
Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, as well as environmental factors like peer pressure and whether family members misuse substances in the home, can also increase the likelihood of drug misuse. A person who is depressed, for example, may use drugs in an attempt to self-medicate...
But most of us don’t know anything about how these substances actually work. How can various compounds impact the way we physically feel, think, and even behave? Sara Garofalo explains how some drugs can alter the communication between cells in the brain....
Many of the drugs that affect sperm health are lifestyle drugs, that is, drugs taken for recreation rather than medical purposes. As such, there are a range of lifestyle modifications individuals can make in the interests of maintaining sperm health, including: ...
Avoid alcohol and drugs.Although drinking and smoking may make you feel better in the short term, they can have a negative effect on both your physical and mental health. Get enough sleep.A good night’s sleep is around seven to nine hours for adults. You can also take a 30-minute nap...