Brand of kratom tied to one death, many severe illnesses, FDA warns
Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount.
Aug 5, 2024
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Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount.
Aug 5, 2024
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During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Many ask me ...
Jul 24, 2024
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A seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce opioid use and overdose deaths—is safe and effective for people with OUD experiencing minimal symptoms of ...
Jul 8, 2024
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The ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S. kills tens of thousands of people every year. Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, has saved countless lives by reversing opioid overdoses. But new and more powerful opioids ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Around one in seven Australians take antidepressants. The decision to start is often made in a time of crisis, with the thought that they might help for a period and then be stopped. Most people don't start antidepressants ...
Jun 16, 2024
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A new review of research about antidepressant withdrawal has confirmed it does exist, but also reports that it's less common and severe than previously found.
Jun 9, 2024
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For someone stopping taking antidepressants, the risk of experiencing one or more discontinuation symptoms (also called withdrawal symptoms), such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia and irritability due directly to ...
Jun 5, 2024
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For many people, antidepressants are a lifesaving treatment.
May 28, 2024
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A team of neuroscientists at the University of Geneva, working with a colleague from the University of Strasbourg, Institute for Advanced Study, and another from Université de Montpellier CNRS, reports that there are two ...
Using cannabis on a regular basis may be significantly more dangerous for adolescents than adults, with adolescents showing higher levels of cannabis use disorder and reporting greater negative impacts on daily functioning ...
May 8, 2024
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