He is the most decorated Olympic competitor in history. The epitome of what a successful athlete achieves over a career. Lauded by fellow competitors and the media, adored by his fans, Michael Phelps' life looked like an American success story. But for Michael Phelps, depression was a constant companion, so bad at some ... Read More
Use These Workouts to Snap Out of a Depressive Spell
Nearly any type of physical fitness routine can improve psychological health. Research shows that exercise can provide relief from a more garden-variety case of the blues and from clinical depression. (In the second case, medication and therapy are typically the first-line treatment, but often are accompanied by the ... Read More
Can You Reverse the Damage of Alcohol?
Alcohol is among the most popular abused substances in both the United States and around the world. Over 80% of American adults have had at least one drink, while 70% have had a drink in the last year and over 50% in the last month. Unlike other substances that can be highly addictive and prone to substance use ... Read More
Rx SOS: What to Do if You Lose Your Prescription on Vacation
With the rush of everything, there is to do before you leave for your vacation, you may forget medication for your holiday. You remembered to pack the extra batteries for the camera and plenty of shoes, but your medications, which you rely on, are still sitting on the bathroom counter. You didn’t even realize it until ... Read More
Wisconsin Wages War on Drugs on Multiple Fronts— Including Lawsuits
It started with heroin: first in the expected places, like the more populated urban centers and cities; but then it began to seep into the smaller towns and rural areas of Wisconsin. Even while it was a reality happening on the streets, many thought, "not here in my town, not in Wisconsin." From heroin it evolved to ... Read More
Drug Profile: Trazodone
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that “17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode” in their lives. According to its report, “an estimated 65 percent received combined care by a health professional and medication treatment.” Treatment for depression now includes a ... Read More
Shocking New Data Reveals Devastating Fallout of West Virginia’s Opiate Epidemic
While drug arrests are down nationwide for the second consecutive year, the aftermath of the opiate epidemic in West Virginia continues to create ripple effects throughout the state. According to a report from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), there were 26,645 nationwide drug arrests in 2018, continuing a downward ... Read More
Drug Profile: Mydayis
Mydayis is a stimulant that is primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Doctors prescribe it to patients who are 13 and older. While the drug works similarly to Adderall XR, it has the ability to last even longer— up to 16 hours. Like some other stimulants used in the treatment of ADHD, ... Read More
