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Treating Irritability in Young People with Autism: Can Abilify Help? January 31, 2012 . No Comments
Autism is the general term for a spectrum of developmental disorders that begin in early childhood. People with this disorder may have difficulty socializing, understanding emotional cues, ... Read More
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Effects of Dexedrine Can Be Reduced With Strattera January 6, 2012 . 3 Comments
Amphetamine abuse and addiction is a serious and growing public health issue throughout the United States. Addiction inevitably leads to rising health costs, lost productivity, broken families, ... Read More
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Klonopin and Pediatric Air Swallowing January 3, 2012 . No Comments
Children under severe psychological duress sometimes develop an involuntary reflex that causes them to swallow large volumes of air. Known as pathologic childhood aerophagia (PCA), this ... Read More
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Effectiveness of Haldol As an Emergency Tranquilizer December 29, 2011 . 2 Comments
In psychiatric emergency settings, the standard treatment for aggressive or agitated behavior during psychosis is an injection of Haldol (haloperidol). A dosage of 5 to 10 mg is typically ... Read More
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Do Boys with ADHD Focus Better With Music? December 15, 2011 . 21 Comments
Teachers and parents of children with ADHD know all too well how easily these special children can get distracted. The majority of research has shown that children with ADHD focus better ... Read More
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Hyperactivity: A Common Side Effect of Luvox in Young Patients December 8, 2011 . No Comments
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mood problems, regardless of age or demographics. Children and adolescents experience anxiety and depression at a significant rate, although ... Read More
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Lexapro and Depression in Older Adults December 6, 2011 . 1 Comment
Depression among older adults is an often-overlooked health crisis. Studies show that more than half of all people older than 60 diagnosed with depression fail to respond to initial treatment ... Read More
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Help! My Brain is Betraying Me!: Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood August 26, 2011 . 19 Comments
Mandy nuzzled her 3 month old baby happily as she warmed his bottle. It felt so good to breathe in his sweet baby smell and touch his soft delicate skin, his little body curled in a warm ... Read More
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Depression Medications: Side Effects and Libido, a Follow-Up
February 23, 2011 .
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Since my last blog, Depression Medications: How Can You Get Your Libido Back? a number of you have asked for more information about possible sexual side effects caused by antidepressants. ... Read More
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Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Omega-3’s: Brain-Boosting or Just Well-Marketed? January 14, 2011 . 16 Comments
For those who feel cognitively sluggish or emotionally lethargic, it’s certainly admirable to turn to natural remedies before prescription drugs. But many of the foods and dietary supplements ... Read More
