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Pharmaceutical & Recreational Drug Use During & After COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023 in Latvia) (2024 Study)

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably transformed various facets of human life, including our health behaviors and substance consumption patterns. Through the lens of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), a study conducted in Riga, Latvia, from December 2020 to July 2023, sheds light on how the pandemic and subsequent restrictions have impacted the use of pharmaceuticals and recreational …

Prader-Willi Syndrome: New Treatments & Medications in Development & Clinical Trials (2023)

by GLOOM

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition marked by a diverse range of physical, mental, and behavioral challenges. Characterized by uncontrolled appetite and obesity, cognitive impairments, and social and behavioral issues, PWS presents unique challenges for patients and caregivers. Highlights: Prevalence and Genetics: PWS affects approximately 1 in 20,000 live births, caused by errors …

Top 10 Pharma Drugs & Medications That Cause Weight Gain (2012-2021)

by GLOOM

It is estimated that 40% of U.S. adults are obese – and this figure is projected to continue growing. One potential reason for weight gain and a possible catalyst for obesity is use of pharmaceutical drugs (i.e. medications). Medication-induced weight gain poses a significant challenge in healthcare, affecting both patient well-being and treatment adherence. Key …

30+ New Antidepressants (2018): Drugs In Clinical Trials

by GLOOM

Research suggests that upwards of 16 million American adults (6.7% of the adult population) are afflicted with major depressive disorder (MDD), a neuropsychiatric condition characterized by overwhelming sadness, behavioral changes, sleep disturbances, and cognitive deficits. As of current, depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States among individuals between the ages of …

The Most Dangerous Psychiatric Drugs: Highest Risk Medications

by GLOOM

If you’re taking a psychiatric drug, you probably hope that you’re taking the one with the lowest overall risk. Sure you want the drug to be therapeutic and alleviate your symptoms, but you also don’t want to take a drug with a rapid tolerance onset, debilitating side effects, and crazy withdrawal symptoms. Many dangerous psychiatric …

What Causes Nightmares & Bad Dreams?

by GLOOM

Nightmares are defined as highly unpleasant dreams that often provoke an uncomfortable emotional response within the brain. Common emotional responses include feelings of: fear, terror, horror, and depression. Some nightmares can be so intense that a person wakes up in a pool of sweat or with a rapid, pounding heart. In other cases, a person …

Anti Anxiety Medication List (Anxiolytics)

by GLOOM

There 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 and making lifestyle changes, but no matter what they do, they still are unable to feel normal and function in society. Anxiety can be so debilitating for certain …