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And according to the researchers, (SGB) seems to have a positive impact on other problems that co-occur with PTSD-- anxiety, depression, alcohol consumption.
More Perry
Sounds as if Perry probably wasn't the only customer, either.
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case 'incredibly remorseful' for role in actor's death: Lawyer
Yep, there's still more news from the Matthew Perry case. One of the accused physicians — a Dr. Chavez — has now said he will change his plea to guilty, in terms of having supplied the ketamine that killed the TV celebrity on October 28 of last year.
A likely reason for the change of heart: the threat of a long prison sentence had he gone to trial and been convicted. In addition, he’s offered to surrender his license to practice medicine.
It seems that Chavez did not deliver the ketamine to Perry in person, but went through a second physician, a colleague, with the full knowledge that Perry would be the ultimate destination. The actor's assistant served as an intermediary, allegedly administering the last doses of ketamine to the victim.
From ABC News: "The Department of Justice claims Chavez was part of an underground criminal network that used Perry as a personal piggy...
Yep, there's still more news from the Matthew Perry case. One of the accused physicians — a Dr. Chavez — has now said he will change his plea to guilty, in terms of having supplied the ketamine that killed the TV celebrity on October 28 of last year.
A likely reason for the change of heart: the threat of a long prison sentence had he gone to trial and been convicted. In addition, he’s offered to surrender his license to practice medicine.
It seems that Chavez did not deliver the ketamine to Perry in person, but went through a second physician, a colleague, with the full knowledge that Perry would be the ultimate destination. The actor's assistant served as an intermediary, allegedly administering the last doses of ketamine to the victim.
From ABC News: "The Department of Justice claims Chavez was part of an underground criminal network that used Perry as a personal piggy...
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Odds & Ends from Research
And according to the researchers, (SGB) seems to have a positive impact on other problems that co-occur with PTSD-- anxiety, depression, alcohol consumption.
Good News on the Overdose Front
Some less good news: Law enforcement sees evidence of aggressive efforts by drug cartels to establish supply lines and operations within the US.
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At this point in the US, there are allegedly a couple of hundred thousand people who would reasonably qualify as ketamine-addicted.
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Overprescribed and Overused
With so many Prescriptions for gabapentin being written for Medicare recipients, I imagine the government will have to step in at some point.
Gambling with TikTok
They're mostly young themselves, as is their target audience, and dedicated to portraying gambling as a far more fun, safe, and profitable activity than it really is.
Overprescribed and Overused
With so many Prescriptions for gabapentin being written for Medicare recipients, I imagine the government will have to step in at some point.
An Interesting Case From Virginia
If I had to recommend something, it would be for schools and parents to grab onto those evidence-based approaches and make them integral to your school culture.
Hunter on Trial
...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
At last a treatment for meth?
I'm curious as to whether the reductions in meth use could be expected to lead to eventual abstinence where meth was concerned. That's been the hope for other maintenance treatments, for the most part unrealized.
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A Breakthrough in Depression Treatment?
In the past, the task of selecting the right treatment for a depressed patient has been more than a little hit or miss, involving a certain amount of trial and error.
A Breakthrough in Depression Treatment?
In the past, the task of selecting the right treatment for a depressed patient has been more than a little hit or miss, involving a certain amount of trial and error.
Underage
Nonetheless, there's plenty of research to suggest that the risk of developing a Cannabis Use Disorder -- an addiction -- increases with early first use.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
