Medication for Depression

March 15th, 2012

When we talk about depression we are talking about some serious subject.  It does affect millions of people worldwide.  There are some people that have negative outlooks on just about all things in life.  Rachel Maddux a psychologist from Lund University in Sweden did a thesis and she asked the question: “Why is it that some people are helped but others are not?”  She came up with the idea that there are those with depressive personality traits like chronic melancholic.  These people are harder to treat when they get into their depression episodes.  They generally feel down and worried and have low self esteem and they are complaining about their lives all the time and all the things around them.  She found that 13 percent of the residents of Lund do have these personality traits.  Maddux stated, “This is a large number, but the results are in line with other studies carried out in the US and Canada.”

Another study was done and it was found that 44 percent of people with these personality traits do seek help from a psychologist and that there are some other people who were more seriously ill.  So there are some who are very ill and some with just a personality that is generally negative.  Maddux’s study came up with the fact that both of these can be helped by therapy.

Now, my question to you is, “What kind of therapy do you want to get?”  Talking with your religious counselor or a family member sometimes helps.  If you are depressed by all means get some help but don’t turn to the antidepressants.  These are serious drugs and yes, you can get addicted not to mention that they are psychotropic and can change the way you think and the way you act.  Chances are you are having a problem in your life that you are not confronting.  Get help to confront that problem and then your depression could just go away.

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Benzos: Where Do We Get Them?

March 8th, 2012

Here are some reasons why people use Benzos.  They use them so they can get high; they get a euphoric effect from them.  They will take Benzos with other drug use and abuse.  Diazepam and alprazolam are used with methadone to help with its effect.  When they use cocaine they also use benzos to relive the side effects of what cocaine does.  When they do alcohol for their buzz they will also do benzos to make the effects higher and then benzos help with the hangovers.  Benzos are even used to help facilitate sexual assault.  According to the 2009 National Survey for Drug Use and health 20.4 million individuals aged 12 and older have misused benzos in their lifetime.

Most of all of these people get their benzos by getting their doctor to give them a prescription for whatever anxiety they are dealing with in their lives.  They shop many doctors and get more than one prescription. There are some people that will know someone who work at a doctor’s office and they can steal a few pages from the doctor’s pad so now they write prescriptions for many of their friends.  There are some of these Benzos that are on the drug market and we know not where they got them.  They will have a large supply and have them for sale.  You just really need to know the right person to get what you want in Benzos.

The harmful effects of Benzos are slurred speech, restlessness, depression, aggression, motor incoordination and amnesia.  If a person takes a large amount of Benzos it may not cause his death but he sure won’t feel too good and will have a heck of a time recovering.

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Antidepressants Not Effective

March 1st, 2012

Current updates from Ulrich Hegerl, MD, University of Leipzig in Germany is summarizing what scientific studies currently have made aware the efficacy of antidepressants medication in treating mild depression.  All that summarizing adds up to “nothing”.

Dr. Hegerl’s analysis had done a review of eight separate random clinical trials and all of them “does not provide evidence for the efficacy of antidepressants in patients with minor depression.”  The doctor concludes that many do not think mild depression is a serious condition.  This condition does bring about significant personal suffering and loss of quality of life and some even think of suicide.  The doctor also states, “Effective treatments are urgently needed.”

Well, the question might be if antidepressant medication is not proven to work then why is all of the people on them and why are they so popular?  It is simply because world class marketing is the force behind the success of these drugs.  Yes, this kind of marketing can change a culture.  Did you know that Big Pharma created depression in Japan?

The Japanese market was very formidable to many drug companies but GlaxoSmithKline was up for the challenge.  For many years the word “depression” did not exist in Japanese language and being depressed was simply not a part of this culture.  How do you sell antidepressants to people who don’t have any idea of the problem?  You create the problem.  Marketing at its best.  In Japan you only went to your doctor to talk about colds or other problems with your body.  Emotional health rested in the area of religion or spirituality; something that was related to kokor, the soul.  GSK came up with the solution.  They introduced a new phrase into Japanese culture through the mass media.  Kokoro no kaze “the soul has caught a cold” this phrase took on thousands of years of tradition and transformed mild depression into something you could rightly speak to your medical doctor about.  Of course, GSK and the MDs had the solution for your soul’s cold – Paxil.

That my friend is how Big Pharma gets all these drugs into the hands of many people in this country and all over the world.

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Anti Depressants During Pregnancy

February 23rd, 2012

Natural News is stating that Even though Big Pharma and other mainstream medicine continue to advocate antidepressants like Paxil and Prozac the documented side effects and risks of these drugs are often not looked at.  We do know that the FDA finally acknowledged SSRIs as being linked to suicide and violence in young people; other problems like the risk of sudden death in women are very seldom mentioned.  There is also mounting evidence that SSRIs does pose a serious threat to unborn babies.

We visited the Mayo Clinic’s official web site and it claims, “Depression is such a horrible disease that depression treatment during pregnancy is essential.  If you have untreated depression, you might not have the energy to take good care of yourself.  You might not seek optimal prenatal care or eat the healthy foods your baby needs to thrive.  You might turn to smoking or drinking alcohol.”

I don’t know about you but I certainly noticed all the “might’s” in that explanation for antidepressants during pregnancy.  The site also states that the risks for using antidepressants are low.

There is evidence that has been accumulated in the past year that antidepressants can in fact cause very serious and deadly birth defects.  Last July there was a Finnish study published and this study gave us evidence that taking SSRIs in the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for major congenital anomalies, particularly heart problems.  The use of Prozac was connected to a twofold risk for isolated ventricular sepal defects.  Paxil was associated with more than a four-fold increased risk for heart problems in newborn babies.

A report from the CDC states that at least one in ten Americans are now taking SSRIs and that includes a large number of pregnant women.  The British Medical Journal just published a new study revealing that women who take SSRIs while pregnant are more likely to give birth to a child with persistent pulmonary hypertension which is high blood pressure in the lungs.  That leads to shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties.  It is a severe disease with strong links to heart failure.

SSRIs are given to a person if they have depression.  At this day and age doctors are diagnosing most anyone with this condition.  SSRIs are in the hands of many people and they have these drugs in their cabinets and their children see them taking drugs so they think that is the answer to life’s problems.  Get help if you are depressed but try not to take SSRIs.

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Benzos

February 2nd, 2012

Benzodiazepines commonly known as Benzos have the distinction of being among the most commonly prescribed depressant medications in the U.S.  There are more than 15 different types of benzos to treat many different psychological and physical illnesses.  Each one of these 15 different benzos produce in a person anxiety relief, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anti-convulsants or mild memory loss inducers.  Many people who have taken them say that benzos have a high potential for abuse especially when they are used with alcohol or opiates.  I know they are being used in that fashion at any given time.

These drugs were discovered by Leo Sternbeck in 1930.  He was working for the Hoffman-LaRoche Company.  This new drug was not introduced to the general public until 57.  That is when Hoffman launched Librium to relieve anxiety.  It wasn’t until the 80s that benzos became one of the most prescribed medications in America.

Benzos will give you impaired thinking, depression, confusion, altered vision, slurred speech, stuttering. vertigo and I do believe the list is longer than this but actually it sounds like these drugs can create some effects that a person was trying to get away from in the first place.  Long term use and abuse can cause impaired thinking, memory and judgment, disorientation, confusion, slurred speech and muscle weakness or lack of coordination.

The best way to get off benzos is to reduce the amount you are taking each day until you feel you can stop all together.  It is not a good idea to just stop, the withdrawals cause great discomfort.

If you are taking some medications to relax or to calm a situation down be aware they could be addicting; ask your doctor many questions and get educated.

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Benzos for An Executive

November 29th, 2011

What we have here is failure to communicate.  That may be an old line from a movie but this 45 year old Executive is having a hard time of it at work.  He can’t seem to get it right when he reports to his boss.  He has been doing this sort of work for 20 years now but for some reason he has reached a plateau and can’t get more production done.  So he goes to see his doctor to tell him of his anxiety and the Doc of course obliges him and gives him benzos.  That is what it is known on the street.  The doctor actually gave him some Valium.  Needless to say this made our executive feel great.  He got relaxed.  He couldn’t produce more but heck now he didn’t’ care if the boss was upset with him.  Benzos is short for benzodiazepine.  They are prescribed by your doctor and they act on your central nervous system, they make you feel sedated and your muscle relaxed.  These have benefits and they also have risks.  I guess the only time it would be beneficial would be if you were having a severe anxious time and would like some relief for a few days.  Beside that it would probably be better to handle whatever situation made you have such anxiety.  You see if you take these pills too long you can develop tolerance and become addicted.

Let’s go back to our executive.  He really likes taking these pills because he doesn’t feel anxious anymore.  He thinks he can handle his boss better but actually he is not producing any better because he is not his old self.  These pills are making him feel tired, like he could sleep all the time.  He starting to have sexual problems and sleep problems even though he wants to sleep it doesn’t come to him.  So he tells that to his doctor and again the doctor obliges him and gives him some amphetamines to wake up and lose weight.  So it’s the uppers in the morning and the anxiety pills when the day gets too rough.  He is now on a downward spiral.  He tries to get off one of the drugs and the withdrawals are very bad.  He has weakness and nausea and he is agitated.  Now we know the rest of the story.  Had he just slowed down when he first got into trouble and figured out what exactly was stressing him out he could have prevented taking any drugs at all.  The real problem lies under all this confusion with these drugs.

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Why Did You Start Taking Drugs?

August 28th, 2011

We want to change something in life so we think maybe I can get rid of this pain in my back if I get a pain killer from the doctor.  Mom has a cabinet full.  Maybe I can get rid of this moodiness if I get some drugs from the corner dealer.  Just for a weekend.  Let’s list some of the reasons young people have given for taking drugs.

To fit in

To escape or relax

To relieve boredom

To seem grown up

To rebel

To experiment

These teens think drugs may be the solution.  But believe me these drugs become a problem.

I know it is hard to face our problems.  We can’t find someone to talk with.  If we do they are usually friends who are taking drugs and their advice will be “try some of these”.  “They will pick you up.”  If you try to talk with your parents they think you are misbehaving and accuse you of doing some wrong things.  So we don’t go there.  Parents don’t understand us.  Or so we think.  Parents were young once also.  So a good conversation with them may be of great help.  Remember they are as afraid to talk with you about drugs as you are talking with them.

If you choose doing drugs over talking with someone you can meet up with consequences that are worse than the problems you are having.  Yes, the real answer is to get all the facts and don’t take drugs.  Talk with someone.

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History of Benzodiazepines

August 20th, 2011

Benzodiazepines, a medical prescription, are used to treat epilepsy, alcoholism, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. Benzodiazepines is a general term that includes over ten different types of medications that each have their own name, but are classified as benzodiazepines. Just as heroin and opium are both classified as opiates, Xanax, Lunesta, Ativan, and Valium are all benzodiazepines.

In 1957, Sternbach, working for Hoffman La Roche in New Jersey, discovered benzodiazepines. It was discovered that they can have anxiolytic, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant effects on the body. Benzodiazepine was released first in the UK in 1960. This benzodiazepine was called chlordiazepoxide or Librium. In 1963, the second benzodiazepine, diazepam, or Valium was released.

During the 1970′s, benzodiazepines were the most commonly prescribed medications. Approximately one in five women and one in ten men living in Europe had been on them at some point or were still on them. They were used long term for people suffering from ordinary life stresses, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Come 1983, there were seventeen benzodiazepines available on the market. Currently, there are at least twenty nine benzodiazepines available for prescription. However, in the 1980′s there were many complaints from people that benzodiazepines were losing their effect and when they tried to stop taking them, they suffered from withdrawal.

People who are suffering from an addiction to benzodiazepines, should not hesitate to find a benzos addiction drug rehab program. They will have great difficulty attempting to wean themselves off of benzodiazepines. And, as with all drugs, in the unlikely event that they succeed in quitting, they have higher chances of a relapse. By letting professionals help them, they can cleanse their body of the drugs thoroughly and feel much better in the end.

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Benzodiazepines Side Effects

August 13th, 2011

Benzodiazepines are prescribed for many different health problems, such as epilepsy, insomnia, and anxiety. Benzodiazepines have even been given to alcoholics in order to help them overcome alcoholism.

Numerous benzodiazepines can be found on the top 100 list of the most commonly prescribed medicines. Some examples on the top list that most people have heard of are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam).

Although, overdosing on benzodiazepines rarely results in death, benzodiazepines can be addictive. When a death does occur, it is usually from mixing benzodiazepines with alcohol. It is critical to never take alcohol with benzodiazepines, as it usually results in death or near death.

Some of the short term withdrawal side effects from benzodiazepines are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure level, insomnia, trembling, diaphoresis, sensory hypersensitivity, delirium, and seizures.

Those who are suffering from an addiction to benzodiazepines should go to a drug rehab program instead of taking matters into their own hands. Professionals know of important steps and ways to assist them that they have no idea about. In addition, a relapse is less likely to occur when people go through a benzos drug rehabilitation program.

There are also alternatives to benzodiazepines that are believed to be safer. These include anticonvulsants, neuroleptics, and antihypertensive agents.

If you or someone you love is fighting with an addiction to benzodiazepines, do not feel embarrassed. Many people are going through the same problem. For help, you can call toll free at 1-877-340-3602.

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New benzodiazepine being abused worldwide

July 26th, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, a benzo that has been banned in the United States is gaining popularity in several countries throughout the world.

The drug is called phenazepam, and is a benzodiazepine that was used for treating epilepsy in the United States. However, it has since been banned in the U.S. and in several other countries. The drug is highly dangerous.

Despite the fact of its ban in the United States, the drug is sold in many Eastern European nations. Some people may be obtaining the drug through the Internet.

In Scotland, for instance, doctors reported nine fatalities as a result of phenazepam overdose. Phenazepam caused two deaths in the U.S. in the past year as well. Phenazepam may be being used by drug addicts in place of other benzos that they can’t gain access to.

Prescription drug abuse is a highly dangerous activity. If you or someone you know is addicted to benzos, only a benzos rehab can help.

Many people think that benzos and other prescription drugs are somehow less dangerous than street drugs. Any drug that is abused, however, can create dangerous side effects on its user, including addiction and overdose.

As a matter of fact, in part because of the broad misconceptions about the dangers of prescription drugs, addiction to benzos and other prescriptions has reached record levels in the United States.

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