drug and alcohol use

How Often Do Doctors Prescribe Benzodiazepines Like Restoril or Ambien for Insomnia?

Question by Zack W: How often do doctors prescribe benzodiazepines like Restoril or Ambien for insomnia?
I suffer from debilitating insomnia/anxiety problems. My current doctor (psychiatrist) has stated that she doesn’t believe in writing narcotics & refuses to prescribe controlled/scheduled drugs that I read are FDA proven to work such as the benzodiazepine Restoril or the hypnotic Ambien. Anxiety keeps me awake often at night. She has me on 100mg of Vistaril for sleep and it is useless for sleep and my anxiety.
I am going to see a new GP and ask them if they will prescribe me something that actually works. I’ve tried otc things like benadryl and melatonin and they also do nothing. Which drug does the best job of knocking you out? I have no alcohol/drug abuse issues so my psychiatrist is being rediculous.

Is Constant Sniffing for About Half an Hour After Coming Back From the Bathroom a Sign of Drug Abuse?

Question by xrxr549: Is constant sniffing for about half an hour after coming back from the bathroom a sign of drug abuse?
My friend at work goes to the bathroom and when he comes back he sniffs oddly for about half an hour. It’s not like a runny nose kind of sniff but just short little puffs every couple of seconds. It only happens when he goes to the bathroom and my other co-workers have noticed it too. When we ask him if he needs a tissue or something for his sniffles he acts like he doesn’t know what we are talking about. Do you think he might be doing drugs? If so what drug would cause that behavior?

How Does Narcotics Alter Neural Connections in the Brain?

Question by im_your_boss: How does narcotics alter neural connections in the brain?
How does narcotics alter neural connections in the brain?

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Answer by Jessie 🙂
this site does a really good job explaining
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.html
different drugs effect the brain differently, and this ‘game’ is entertaining and teaches a lot.

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Around China

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Prevention and treatment is not keeping up with drug use trends in Asia, said Chris Chapleo, scientific and clinical affairs director, at the first conference of national youth substance abuse in China, an event organized by the China Association of …
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Essay Help!!! How Can One Resist and Help Others Resist the Influences of Substance Use and Abuse? ?

Question by boycrazie: Essay help!!! How can one resist and help others resist the influences of substance use and abuse? ?
I am writing an essay on substance (alcohol and drug) abuse. I need to answer the question:
How do you resist the influence and what steps could you take to prevent another from using alcohol or drugs?
Can u PLEASE help!? :]

I have a few ideas already :
steps:
Say NO. Practice saying no beforehand
Only hang out with those who don’t drink or use drugs
Avoid relationships with those older than you
realize that they dont make you “cool”

How Will I Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Skowhegan, Maine?

Question by beth e: How will I find addiction treatment centers in Skowhegan, Maine?
I need to get a lot of information regarding various addictions (such as alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, gambling) and I want to get the info directly from the persons who are experiencing these addictions. That’s why I would like to find addiction treatment centers. Can somebody help me with this?

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