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Many drugs have anticholinergic properties, meaning they inhibit the neurotransmission of acetylcholine in the brain. Drugs with anticholinergic effects prevent acetylcholine from binding to…
Read articlePsychosis is a condition that is commonly associated with the mental illness schizophrenia. It is defined as a detachment from reality and hallmark symptoms include delusions (beliefs that a…
Read articleJust recently researchers were able to unveil the crystallized structure of translocator protein. It has long been thought that various polymorphisms of the TSPO gene create dysfunctional va…
Read articleIn recent years, increasing evidence has suggested that certain types of commonly prescribed medications may cause increased risk of developing dementia. This ranges from drugs used to treat…
Read articleXanax is considered a powerful benzodiazepine that works extremely well for anxiety. If you are experiencing a panic attack, popping a Xanax will quickly reduce all symptoms of stress and an…
Read articleThese days everyone wants to know what medications are the best for treating anxiety. Hypothetically, it would be nice to have a chart of medications with specific criteria comparing each sp…
Read articleThere are many anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics) on the market designed to help individuals with various types of anxiety disorders. People with bad anxiety may try natural treatments a…
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