Amazonian Drug Ayahuasca Expands the Mind, Treats Depression
Ayahuasca is a plant known among shaman as the “vine of the dead,” and its adherents swear by its antidepressant, mind-expanding qualities.
13 Percent of Americans on Antidepressants, New Report Shows
A new report says that a staggering number of Americans take antidepressants. These new numbers show a 65-percent increase in antidepressant use.
How a Q-Tip Could Change Your Life
What if doctors could look at your genetic makeup and offer you a tailor-made treatment plan? Drugs personalized for your unique, individual brain.
What is Bipolar Disorder? The Simpleton’s Guide to Mania and Depression
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, occurs when a person experiences mania – an elevated mood marked by increased energy, delusions of grandeur, and sometimes psychosis, paranoia, and hallucinations. Mania is a perpetual high that feels like doing cocaine without actually snorting it. Those who struggle with this malady are also plagued with bouts of horrible depression.
The Rant: Antidepressants Cause Mass Murder?
This article will make your skin crawl. It’s chock full of lies and assumptions gone awry. You will want to scream after reading it. It’s a scare-mongering piece of hogwash that panders to card-carrying NRA members.
My Chemical Romance With Antidepressants
A whopping 11 percent of American adults are taking antidepressants. That’s more than 1 in 10. This is according to a 2011 study by the Center for Disease Control. In 2012, there were 228.4 million prescriptions written for antidepressants, according to IMS Health.
