Ketamine is authorized for use at high doses as an operating room anesthetic. Although not FDA-approved, lower dose “sub-anesthetic” ketamine injections are used “off-label” for the treatment of pain, depression, and other mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs). Ketamine therapy is typically for patients suffering from depression who have tried all other types of … Read more
Bipolar disorder, manic-depressive illness, is a chronic mood disorder that causes changes in behavior and energy levels. Manic and hypomanic episodes are the main symptoms of the condition, and most individuals with bipolar disorder also have depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder typically manifests in late adolescence or early adulthood and is strongly inherited. This mental health … Read more
Benadryl is one of the most used over-the-counter medications. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, and Benadryl is the brand-name version of it. Antihistamines are medications that affect the actions of the compound histamine in your body. You might believe Benadryl is safe to take in any situation because it is available without a prescription at pharmacies … Read more
Depression can be incredibly difficult to manage, with symptoms that often include hopelessness and a general feeling of inability to cope. One of the most exciting treatments in recent years has been ketamine, which shows promise in treating depression. However, ketamine treatment has potential side effects when not taken according to the doctor’s advice. These … Read more
Transcript [00:00:00] My name is Dr. Sal Raichbach, and I am the Chief Clinical Officer for Haven Health Management. In the last 27 years, I have treated hundreds of patients with addiction of all sorts and depression or related mental health conditions. One of the hardest things for them has been to recognize depression symptoms. … Read more
A disease is a condition that harms the body’s normal functioning. According to this definition, alcoholism is a disease because it impairs an individual’s everyday life and causes disruptive symptoms of an illness, mental and physical. Since alcoholism is considered a disease, let’s take a closer look at how it affects the mind and body. … Read more
