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Articles related to "Opioids"
Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment The misunderstood neurological illness restless leg syndrome can be diagnosed and treated to increase a person's quality of living. Research is ongoing. restless leg syndrome • rls • muscle restlessness • opioids • ropinirole
Cancer Pain Management Effective cancer pain management requires a combination of pharmaceutical treatments and the assessment and treatment of psychosocial factors affecting the patient. cancer pain • nerves • opioids • morphine • codeine
The Politics of Pain and the War on Drugs The effects of the policy of our Government in their War on Drugs is causing great harm to those who suffer from pain that is caused by Neuropathic Disease. Until this policy is corrected or terminated. The numbers of those that suffer will grow - until they exist no longer. dea • drug enforcement agency • opioid drugs • drug raids • oklahoma
Neuropathic Pain Part III - A Medical Crisis The zeal of the War on Drugs agencies of the U.S. Federal government are making criminals of doctors and causing innocent patients to suffer needlessly. This is the primary cause of a medical tragedy that is happening in this country right now. nartic control • dea • medical boards • chronic pain • narcotic pain treatment
Chocolate Cravings and Mood For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse. chocolate craving • mood altering and chocolate • personality types and chocolate craving • opiates and opioids in chocolate • chocolate and dopamine
The Origins of Heroin Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born. opiate abuse • history of heroin use • opium poppy derivatives • physical effects of heroin use • physical effects of opium use
Restless Leg Syndrome If you are one of the approximate 12 million plus Americans who experience a condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome, it is important to keep on the move. . . on the move • restless leg syndrome • virginia marin • dubhsidhe • narcotic
Preparing for Surgery Millions of people undergo surgery each year and it can be a frightening experience. Knowing what to expect can be helpful. surgery and fear • surgery and pain management • surgery and anesthesia • surgery and tests • surgery and blood tests
Steroid Use and Aggression Even seemingly good habits can be taken to extreme. Using anabolic steroids to build body mass can be harmful to users and to those around them. bodybuilding • body image • anabolic steroids • steroids • illegal drug use
The Mental Effects of RSD - Upon The Patient and The Disease An introduction to a series of articles on the affect of the patients mental attitude and mind-set - with regard to the disease. And the possible ways and reasons why the patient may exert such control both to the good of and to the detriment of the patient. placebo effect • psycho-physiological • mind-set • mental attitude • patient mental control
No Wonder The King Went Mad! Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria. insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Foot and Hand Massage How about trying this simple and non-invasive method of pain relief. A foot and hand massage can make you feel better in minutes. foot massage • hand massage • massage therapy research • relieve pain • the national centre for complementary and alternat
Therapeutic Humor How does humor affect health care surroundings? Read on to find out more about the value and effects of humor. therapeutic effects of humor • value of humor • humor as a coping method • value of humor to health care professionals and pa • humor helps handle stress
What Killed Richard Randolph? Murder is, once again, suspected when Richard Randolph dies. His wife, Judith, is suspected but she accuses Nancy Randolph. nancy randolph • colonial american medicine • murder in old virginia • death of richard randolph • american history
Battling Teen Pharm Parties As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil. teen prescription drug abuse • prescription drug addiction • abusing prescription drugs • pharm parties • teen drug abuse
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, but there are many other possible causes as well. chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • illnesses that cause fatigue • tired all the time • exhausted all the time
Cone Shell Toxins May Ease Pain Better chronic pain relief could be possible in the future, thanks to research into the proteins in the poisons used by marine cone shell snails to immobilise their prey. cone shell toxins may ease pain • poisonous cone snails could create new analgesics • a new approach to conotoxins as analgesics • dr david adams and dr david craikâs research into • peptides in the cone shell toxin
Prescription Medications OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike. oxycontin • dilaudid • vicodin • xanax • ritalin
Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome can dramatically decrease a person's quality of life. Though poorly understood, RLS is a biochemical condition that responds to treatment. restless legs syndrome • rls • restless legs treatment • restless legs iron • iron deficiency
Should Back Pain Sufferers Avoid Medical Care? The treatment and diagnostic costs of lower back pain in the industrialized world are staggering. Something dramatic needs to be done to fix the problem. Applying chiropractic as the industry "gate-keeper" is the most sensible and cost-saving measure available. chiropractic • chiropractor • low back pain • lower back pain • lumbar spine
The Various Manifestations of RSD and Their Possible Treatment An examination of the various manifestations of RSD are considered as to the nature of the disease. What it atually is and how it spreads. Once the exact nature of the disease is known - there may be very different but effective methods of teratment possible. Some of these treatments could well result in remission. Other treatments, perhaps may result - in a cure. rsd • treatment
NMDA antagonists, CFS/ME and FM NMDA receptor antagonists are used in the treatment of neurological illnesses and chronic pain. They may also help CFS/ME and fibromyalgia. nmda receptor • nmda antagonists • chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • fibromyalgia
Oxycontin, Gateway to Heroin, Suboxone Opioid addiction is a deadly disease, but for severe cases there is finally an alternative to the oftentimes lifelong prison of Oxycontin, Heroin or Methadone Maintenance suboxone • oxycontin • heroin • treatment for addiction • methadone
The Psychological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa, Part I Psychological insight into how and why anorexia nervosa develops. anorexia • family • women • health • psychology
Neuropathic Pain: New Insights, New Interventions - Part II We continue from last week with the identification and the mechanics for the various types of neuropathic pain. The actual mechanisms for pain detction are described in minute detail. neuorpathic • pain • treatment • intervention • anticonvulsant drugs |
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