Drug Abuse Treatment

Drug addiction can be diagnosed with the help of physiological dependence. Introduction of several synthetic compounds like methamphetamine contributes to drug dependence. A drug addict may fail to meet work responsibilities and cut back on recreational activities.

Drug addiction can be diagnosed with the help of physiological dependence. Introduction of several synthetic compounds like methamphetamine contributes to drug dependence. A drug addict may fail to meet work responsibilities and cut back on recreatio ... More

Health Q&A
My kid is behaving unusual

Hello, My kid is crying a lot in school. He is not doing all task well. He is not understanding instructions. Only screaming and hitting other kids also to teacher. What should I do. He is always speaking unusual things train chicken gun and what else. He is not behaving like other kid always screaming and shouting not behaving normally.

Palpitations and Anxiety

Can Escitalopram -Nexito 10 mg be taken for palpitations. I have been taking it 12 months back but was asked to stop by tapering the doze. I took it from July 25 to July 26. Due to some triggers i have anxiety and palpitations again. Sleep is not do great too. Kindly guide. Should i take it again and which time to take .

About my anxiety and ocd

Currently I'm final year MBBS student from jharkhand , i suffered from anxiety and panic attacks cardiophobia , heart palpitations and very other symptoms , for this I repeatedly checked by cardiologist multiple number of times done all types of blood tests ,ECG , ECHO , all was normal , it's has been 4 years and currently I'm on medication which are provided by my professor these are paroxetine 12.5 mg and amisulpride 50 mg , I'm taking these medications from 6 months , my all symptoms are relieved now but whenever I'm trying to withdraw medicines gradually like taking half tablets for 5-10 days my all symptoms start to relapse , it very disturbed me , and on medications i continuously feel sleepy , it hamperedmy studies , what should I do plzz give suggestion , my professor advice me to continue medications

Sever Panic attack, agoraphobia, anxiety

Severe throat tightness and choking sensation (globus sensation) with dry mouth.  ​Air hunger (feeling unable to catch a full or satisfying breath), shallow breathing, chest pressure, and body trembling. Primary Triggers & Core Fear: ​Traveling alone far from home (beyond a 15 20 km safety boundary), solo travel by bus, train, or flight, crowded places, exam centers, and unfamiliar environments. Catastrophic Thought: If I go far from home, my throat will choke completely, my breathing will stop, and I will die or faint.   ​Social Fear: Fear of panicking in public, shouting for help, and experiencing extreme embarrassment. Safety Behaviors & Avoidance: ​Forced yawning to pull air in, constantly touching/checking the throat, needing family or friends to accompany travel, and escaping back home during panic waves. ​All medical tests (ECG, Heart, Lungs, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and Oxygen levels) are 100% normal. ​Physically fit with 9 years of regular gym workouts. please help me.

Lithium dose test

I take 550 lithium at 1 pm and 150 at 9pm. Can i take lithium levels test at 9am next day. Would the timing work as it is 12 hours from last dose

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