Background : Psychoactive medications, such as antidepressants, are one of the most widely prescribed categories of drugs in the US; yet few studies have comprehensively examined the conditions for which psychoactive medications are prescribed. To our knowledge, no prior st...
Taking certain medications: Medications such as birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, psychoactive medications, anabolic steroids and certain cancer treatments How is coronary heart disease diagnosed? Your doctor will initially look at your family and medical history, do a physical examination ...
Evidence suggests that psychoeducation can help mitigate the symptoms of mental illness, even in the case of severe psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia. Episodes of mental illness typically become less frequent and less severe when psychoeducation forms part of a mental illness plan. Though psychoed...
and Diazepam Intensol. In the family of psychoactive drugs called benzodiazepines, the drug works by binding to the benzodiazepine site on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, resulting in a relaxed or sedated feeling. This is caused by depressing the activity of the central nervous system. ...
Yes, dogs can experience a “high” from THC, the psychoactive compound in edibles. However, unlike humans, this sensation is overwhelming and distressing for them. THC affects their central nervous system more acutely, leading to symptoms like disorientation, wobbliness, and lethargy. ...
but there's also, like, a lot of prescription medications that can - have caused a lot of these mental health issues as well. and so, seeing that change that doctors are having and like, this is in, “hey, take this pill, you'll get better. take this pill every day. you'll get...
THC and CBDare the two main types of cannabinoids. Cannabinol (CBN) is a less popular type of cannabinoid.1Medications that contain cannabinoids typically include THC, CBD, or both.3 THC is mainly responsible for the psychoactive (mind-altering) and intoxicating effects that are commonly associate...
At its core, substance abuse is the harmful use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs, that leads to significant adverse effects on health and behavior. According to the World Health Organization, over 35 million people suffer from drug use disorders, ...
While cannabis presents potential benefits, it is not without risks. The psychoactive component THC, responsible for the “high” sensation, may lead to adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and blurred vision. The interaction with the liver cytochrome P450 (CYP-450) system, re...
CBD flowers, also known as hemp flowers or buds, are the raw, dried flowers of the hemp plant that are rich in cannabidiol. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), another compound found in cannabis, CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t produce the “high” typically associated with marijua...