Baclofen is an FDA-approved muscle relaxer that also shows promise in treating alcohol addiction. By acting on the nervous system – specifically, a neurotransmitter called GABA – it can ease…
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In the 2000s, a medication called baclofen gained popularity as a safe and effective treatment for alcohol use disorder. This muscle relaxant alters the release of neurotransmitters to reduce electrical…
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Media depictions have given many people an unrealistic idea of what it’s like to live with a depressive disorder. If your only idea of these mental health conditions comes from…
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that can influence moods, emotions and sleeping patterns. This messenger chemical plays an essential role in your mental and behavioral health. Though it’s too simplistic to…
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Paradoxically, the drugs doctors often prescribe to relieve pain can increase your sensitivity to uncomfortable stimuli. Two types of chronic pain can result from opioid use – hyperalgesia and allodynia.…
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America’s drug epidemic has been a severe public health crisis for far too long. In the past decade, approximately half a million people from all walks of life have lost…
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Even if you have never heard the term “benzodiazepines,” you are probably familiar with brand names like Valium and Xanax. Health professionals prescribe drugs in this class to treat a…
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Cannabidiol, or CBD, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. You may have seen signs advertising its availability at stores near you, or read about it on social media. Proponents…
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What is Burnout? As America’s Great Resignation continues, more media outlets are pointing to “burnout” as a source of worker dissatisfaction. This term is more than just a buzzword. It’s…
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Although most people vaguely understand that not all drugs are identical, it’s common to speak simply of “drugs” as though they all fell under one umbrella. Or to talk about…