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What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?

What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a type of neurodevelopmental disorder. Although people typically associate this condition with children, it often persists into adulthood. Symptoms include disorganization, restlessness, and an inability to focus. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 60 percent of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States […]

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Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Soaring: Report

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Soaring: Report

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans dying from overdoses of the powerful narcotic fentanyl rose 12-fold in recent years, health officials reported Thursday. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s hundreds of times more potent than heroin or cocaine. But sometimes drug users […]

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ziprasidone (Geodon)

ziprasidone (Geodon)

What is ziprasidone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ziprasidone is an oral and injectable drug that is used for treating psychoses, for example, schizophrenia. Although the mechanism of action of ziprasidone is not known, like other anti-psychotics, it inhibits communication between nerves of the brain. It does this by blocking receptors on […]

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Strattera (atomoxetine)

Strattera (atomoxetine)

What are the uses for atomoxetine? Strattera is used for the treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. What brand names are available for atomoxetine? Strattera Is atomoxetine available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for atomoxetine? Yes What are the side effects of atomoxetine? The most common side effects […]

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Can High-Potency Pot Make You Crazy?

Can High-Potency Pot Make You Crazy?

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The jittery, delusional potheads of the old movie “Reefer Madness” have prompted eye rolls and chuckles over the years, but a new study argues that the cult classic might contain a kernel of truth. Smoking pot every day could increase […]

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Health Tip: Short-term Effects of Marijuana

Health Tip: Short-term Effects of Marijuana

(HealthDay News) — Marijuana is a commonly used psychoactive drug among young people in the United States. Latest Mental Health News More than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in 2015, the National Institute of Drug Abuse says. The illicit drug contains the mind-altering chemical THC. Short-term effects of marijuana use […]

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brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

What is brexpiprazole, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Brexpiprazole is an oral atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. Other atypical antipsychotic drugs include olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), and aripiprazole (Abilify). Atypical antipsychotics differ from typical antipsychotics because they cause a lesser degree of movement (extrapyramidal) side effects and constipation. The […]

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oxazepam (Serax, Zaxopam)

oxazepam (Serax, Zaxopam)

What is oxazepam, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Oxazepam (Serax, Zaxopam) is a member of a class of anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines. Other members of the benzodiazepine class include alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clobazam (Onfi), diazepam (Valium), estazolam (Prosom), flurazepam (Dalmane), midazolam (Versed), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), and triazolam (Halcion). It helps […]

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Many Heroin Users Unprepared for Fentanyl OD

Many Heroin Users Unprepared for Fentanyl OD

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, March 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Though they know that nearly all heroin is laced with the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl, many Baltimore users aren’t prepared to prevent or treat fentanyl-related overdoses, a new study finds. Baltimore has a thriving heroin trade and 1,000 opioid overdose deaths a year. The […]