Substance abuse and addiction may have been around for as long as the Homo Sapiens species has existed. Experimenting with psycho-active plants, organic compounds, and distillations seems to be part of human nature. Addiction happens naturally with substances that are biologically or chemically habit-forming. However, addiction has become more common in modern humans compared to our distant past due to the introduction of medicines and pharmaceutical drugs. According to one source, drug overdoses kill over 40,000 people per year in the United States.…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that occurs during childhood and may extend through adolescence and adulthood. This condition makes it quite difficult for your child to focus on tasks and pay attention. Some children show tendencies of hyperactivity and become very impatient as well. This condition makes it hard for children to behave well in school. These problems can be treated with medicine and behavior modification modalities. However, a new trend of hiring a personal and licensed coaches to help your children accomplish goals and improve social skills is meeting with success.…
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Are you considering taking an antidepressant but are unsure what one to pick? There are several different kinds, and each type works differently for each person, so finding the right drug can take some trial and error. Read on for some of the pros and cons of the more common types of antidepressants.
SSRI
The brain is full of neurotransmitters, which essentially act as messengers between your brain cells. One type of neurotransmitter is called serotonin, and it helps regulate mood, appetite, and your sleep cycles.…
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