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‘Exposure Therapy’ May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems

‘Exposure Therapy’ May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems

Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) combined with a drinking problem, the type of psychotherapy prescribed can make a difference in recovery rates, a new study finds. So-called prolonged exposure therapy is more effective than coping skills therapy in helping these patients, according […]

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Fatal Drug ODs Surging Among Young Americans

Fatal Drug ODs Surging Among Young Americans

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The cost of America’s opioid epidemic just keeps rising, with new research showing that overdose deaths among teens and young adults are soaring. The death rate from drug overdoses rose from eight in every 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 […]

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Klonopin (clonazepam) vs. Ambien (zolpidem)

Klonopin (clonazepam) vs. Ambien (zolpidem)

Clonazepam vs. Ambien: What’s the difference? Clonazepam and Ambien (zolpidem) are used to treat insomnia. Clonazepam is primarily used for treating panic disorder and preventing certain types of seizures, treating Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and providing short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. A brand name for clonazepam is Klonopin. Clonazepam and Ambien belong to different drug classes. Clonazepam […]

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Why Kids Should Play More Than One Sport

Why Kids Should Play More Than One Sport

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Playing team sports is a great way to teach kids life lessons about leadership, teamwork and how to socialize with peers. Sports are also a great way to build self-esteem and gain physical skills. Most important, they’re fun. But too […]

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Health Tip: Tick Removal

Health Tip: Tick Removal

(HealthDay News) — If you find a tick on your body, or that of a child or pet, remove the tick as soon as possible with a set of fine-tipped tweezers, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Infectious Disease News The CDC offers step-by-step instructions for removing a tick: Grasp the […]

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First Confirmed ID of ‘Kissing Bug’ in Delaware

First Confirmed ID of ‘Kissing Bug’ in Delaware

The first confirmed identification of the bloodsucking ‘kissing bug’ in Delaware involves one that bit a girl on the face last summer, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Latest Infectious Disease News The bug can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease, which can lead to serious heart and gastrointestinal complications, CNN […]