or alcohol can be managed with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).In young adults, a clinician may be less likely to prescribe some of these medications because of brain changes that are ongoing in this age gr
Moreover, the option to use medication on a short-term basis or as needed provides patients with a sense of control over their treatment. This flexibility can significantly reduce anxiety about taking medication, as patients know they are not committed to a lifelong regimen. The ack...
What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder? How does depression medication work? What are some of the challenges associated with the use of anti-anxiety medications and the treatment of anxiety? How effective is medication for depression?
The wrist is the most commonly used and convenient place to check your heart rate. Once you locate the pulse on your wrist, you have to gently press on it for 60 seconds and count the beats. This is how you will know your heart rate, which will be in beats per minute. A good hear...
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?GAD is a condition that causes you to worry or feel nervous about daily activities. You are not able to control your anxiety and feel calm. You may have anxiety about your health, job, money, or relationships. Anxiety can also happen without a ...
Screening may be needed to check for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You may also be screened for anxiety or depression. What medical care happens next for me?Your healthcare provider will talk to you about where you should go for medical care after 17 years. You may continue to se...
This class of medication is also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. They function by hindering the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine). This results in the opening of arteries and veins, in addition to allowing the heart to beat more slowly and with reduced force. They treat performance ...
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Four teens in this study had a diagnosed sleep problem: three teenagers required regular visits with a sleep psychologist or sleep paediatrician (T4S, T7S, and T9S) and one teenager (T10S) required medication for his epilepsy which interfered with his sleep. These teens and their parents wer...
After 3 weeks of daily practicing my medication (Naproxen) for long-standing sciatica has been cut by 80%, and my arm pain and 'pins and needles' following a neck injury 50 years ago has been halved! Arthur, USA I got anxiety 2+ years ago, and have had panic attacks every day since...