What is Trazodone? Trazodone is an FDA-approved antidepressant for treating major depressive disorders. Brand names- Desyrel, Trittico, Oleptro, Molipaxin, Trazorel (among others). It is a prescription drug that can be used as part of combination…
What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body that plays a role in circadian rhythms [1]. It is used in dietary supplements. It is a hormone that your brain produces in…
What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug that can be toxic and addictive. Yes, alcohol is a depressant drug. Drinking a small amount of alcohol can make you feel more relaxed or happy, but alcohol…
What is Psychotic Disorder? Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. Two of the main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations [1]. Delusions are…
What is an Anxiety Attack? An anxiety attack is an intense period of fear that occurs for no reason that you know of. An anxiety attack is also known as a panic attack. An anxiety…
Sleep Anxiety
Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol Alcohol is often consumed alongside other illicit substances, making some people wonder what happens when you mix cocaine and alcohol. Mixing cocaine and alcohol can lead to dangerous, even life-threatening consequences…
What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply [1]. Antibiotics only…
What is Heroin? Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is a very addictive drug made from morphine, a psychoactive (mind-altering) drug taken from the resin of the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. What does heroin look like?…
What is Adderall Withdrawal? A person who has been abusing Adderall will experience withdrawal symptoms when he or she stops taking it. What does Adderall do? Adderall is a prescription drug used to treat attention…