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Day # 164: Stimulant Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

cancer, post-stroke, TBI, other sleep disorders). Mechanism of Action : Cocaine and methylphenidate blocks reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine , and serotonin, increasing extracellular concentrations of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft. Listen for history of sleep deprivation, paranoia, aggression, or impulsivity.

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

Lightwork

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially for women managing mental health conditions. For women with mental health conditions, the decision to use ondansetron requires careful consideration.

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“Feel Good” Chemical Serotonin Signals Future Rewards to Brain: Study

ADDitude

April 23, 2025 Serotonin neurons signal to the brain the expected value of near-future rewards, a discovery that helps to clarify the neurotransmitter’s complex role in regulating mood, learning, and more, according to a new study in Nature. 11.12.566727; doi:[link] 3 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Leigh, Mother of Melissa

Mad in America

She was never again able to function at the high level she did before, sleeping a lot at first and then developing insomnia afterward. Mel started drinking alcohol, as the benzos did not calm her anxiety, and both alcohol and benzos act on the same neurotransmitter in the brain, the GABA [gamma-aminobutyric acid] receptor.

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“A Dangerous Substance”: The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

Mad in America

The young dancer’s story—at her request and her father’s, she’ll remain anonymous—illustrates both the lure and harms of social media, which has been drawing more and more attention of late for its ubiquity, its addictiveness, its corporate habits, and its role in the youth mental health crisis. hours a day on social media.”

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It's Okay to Need Medication for Mental Health Treatment

Zencare

There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US. Written by Rebekah Ferguson, LMHC.