Elderly And Drugged: Far More Psych Meds Prescribed To Old Than Young “Probably the clearest concerns would be in the anxiolytic [drug] group,” in particular, anti-anxiety medications, like Ativan and Xanax, Maust says. Evidence suggests that these medications increase the risk of falls in older adults, which can cause a … Read more on WBUR… Read More »
Midazolam Nasal Spray May Reduce Seizures The gold standard treatment in such cases is intravenous lorazepam, but getting venous access may be a challenge during a seizure, and it may not be possible for a caregiver to do so outside of a hospital in an emergency situation. Other formulations … Read more on MedPage Today… Read More »
So, you have finally decided to give up alcohol? Great! If your fortitude to quit drinking is strong, half of your battle to overcome drinking is already won. The rest depends on how you take care of your health and manage with the Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms. Before even taking the decision to quit alcohol, a… Read More »
3 charged after authorities find drugs in Orange County home Jean Doss, 28, was charged with five counts of possession with the intent to distribute: heroin, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, lorazepam, and Molly and three counts child endangerment. Before deputies left the scene, Jessica Wester-Marks arrived at … Read more on The Daily Progress
Social phobias and anxiety disorders which are more prevalent in the United States are believed to be caused by a trauma, death, illness, or other stressful event in addition to having others in the family with the disorder. When an attack happens, it comes on suddenly and may be triggered by a fear of certain… Read More »
Three women face drug charges in Orange County Three Locust Grove women are facing drug charges following a search of an east Orange County home by Orange County Sheriff's Office and Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force officers earlier this week. Officers executed a search warrant Tuesday … Read more on Fredericksburg.com Lorazepam Not Linked… Read More »
It does not take a whole lot to realize that standard television is a thing of the past right now, and that there is a new type of standard television – high-definition television, or HDTV. It would really be strange to have someone walk into an electronics store in this day and age, and request… Read More »
Ativan, Valium among drugs facing tighter controls in Alberta CALGARY – The Alberta college of physicians and surgeons has added benzodiazepines, like Ativan and Valium, to its Triplicate Prescription Program over concern the drugs are being increasingly abused. “We know that drugs like this are subject to misuse … Read more on Globalnews.ca Ativan, Valium, other… Read More »