sedatives/hypnotics

Five myths about sleep

In this article, an author and professor who has had insomnia for year highlights five common myths about sleep.
(Newsweek) UPDATED 07/17/2008
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Conditions: | insomnia - 154 Articles Treatments: | sedatives/hypnotics - 38 Articles
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A young life lost to prescription drug abuse

Each day, 2,500 American teens turn to prescription drugs to get high for the first time, with painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants the most common drugs of choice.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 07/10/2008
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Conditions: | anxiety - 28 Articles | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 328 Articles | chronic pain - 262 Articles | substance abuse - 37 Articles Treatments: | opioids - 48 Articles | sedatives/hypnotics - 38 Articles | sleep medications - 33 Articles | stimulants - 261 Articles
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Virtual reality therapy may ease PTSD

New research has found that a cutting-edge treatment--coupled with medications--may help people who suffer from the trauma disorder.
(Bio-Medicine) UPDATED 05/07/2008
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Conditions: | post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - 37 Articles | veterans' health - 20 Articles Treatments: | sedatives/hypnotics - 38 Articles
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Survey: Americans often share prescriptions

A new survey has found that 23 percent of Americans loan their prescription medications to someone else, and 27 percent have borrowed prescription drugs.
(Reuters) UPDATED 04/29/2008
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Conditions: | acne - 2 Articles | allergies - 53 Articles | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 328 Articles | chronic pain - 262 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - 130 Articles | opioids - 48 Articles | sedatives/hypnotics - 38 Articles | stimulants - 261 Articles
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Doctors may not give mood disorder patients insomnia meds

Doctors may be less likely to prescribe sleeping medications to patients who have insomnia and depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders, according to a new study.
(Science Daily) UPDATED 02/04/2008
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Conditions: | anxiety - 28 Articles | bipolar disorder - 95 Articles | depression - 319 Articles | insomnia - 154 Articles Treatments: | sedatives/hypnotics - 38 Articles
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