Author: Charles Frank

At every visit, ask your patients about their overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If relapse occurs, work with patients to determine next steps, which may include more intensive therapy. Consider the logistics of induction visits, including performing inductions during a time of the day you know you will be at the office for several […]

Putting obsessive and addictive behavior together can intensify both the desire to avoid fear and the desire to escape. They may clean with bleach because of fear that something is too dirty and become addicted to the smell of bleach while fantasizing about living dirt free. Or they can fantasize about being the best video […]

Common drug interactions include oral fungal infection among females and serotonin syndrome among males. There are, however, many other possible symptoms, including seizures and severe joint pain (Physical Therapy, June, 2008; Werneke et al, BMC Neurology, July 12, 2016). Doctors and pharmacists must be vigilant to prevent such drug interactions. It is particularly dangerous to […]

People who abuse alcohol or other drugs are 11 times more likely to have eating disorders than people who don’t have substance abuse issues. Up to 50% of people with an eating disorder abuse drugs or alcohol, which is five times the rate of the general population. Additionally, up to 35% of people who have abused drugs […]

“Known as the ‘golden root,’ rhodiola has long been used in both Siberian culture and traditional Chinese medicine to help support stamina, particularly when the body is exposed to stress,” Gladd says. “Adaptogens help the body adapt to both environmental and psychological stresses,” Romine explains. They have a nonspecific response in the body, ultimately supporting […]

Some of these include practicing relaxation exercises, getting enough sleep, and eating a well-balanced diet. Although a diagnosis of SAD may feel scary, it is the best first step toward improving your situation. You will probably receive medication, therapy, or a combination of both to treat the disorder. My opinion is that it’s another great […]

WADA’s Anti-Doping Program is based on the WADA Code, a universal document that contains comprehensive guidelines for best practices in international and national antidoping programs (17). WADA also publishes the doping violation thresholds for banned substances. Competitive athletes tend to use several other categories of PEDs in addition to AASs. Athlete Testing Guide Sport Integrity […]

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Talk with your patients and their family, friends, and caregivers about the benefits of naloxone. In March 2023, the FDA approved an Rx-to-OTC switch for Narcan 4 mg Nasal Spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use. The FDA’s action now […]

And while alcohol can initially make you feel looser and at ease (again, because it’s a depressant), the effects don’t last long. In fact, alcohol may actually cause more anxiety the day after. When it comes to alcohol, the line between fiction and fact is often blurry. Whether it’s at a party with friends or […]

Progression of mental health problems is based on a diathesis-stress model, where genetic predispositions and environmental exposures result in later problems (which can be remedied through treatment). Path 4 (orange arrows) illustrates the importance of understanding how these potential protective associations are driven by neuroanatomy and function. MDD major depressive disorder, GAD generalized anxiety disorder, […]