Since the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, many African Americans have reported feeling overwhelmed at times by the trauma, anguish, and outrage stirred up by Floyd’s death, as well as other incidents of police violence against Black victims. The disturbing frequency of these events, and the relentless news coverage of… Read More »
Rates of alcoholic liver disease have soared 30% in the last year at the University of Michigan’s health system, a rise doctors blame on higher amounts of alcohol intake during the pandemic.1 Anecdotal reports suggest some patients increased drinking to a bottle of wine or five to six drinks daily from March 2020 to March… Read More »
This disease is so tricky. I am finding it much easier than it was last time no withdraw symptoms I do crave a beer soemtimes but no heat palpitations no jitters no depression nothing I think I will be ok. I blew it off after seeing my doctor and having my blood work all come… Read More »
For me, it was an ordeal, but I came off much too quickly and I was completely unprepared. Fortunately, the body of literature on the long-term use of antidepressants is growing, and we’re gaining a better understanding of their impact on us. Starting a new drug is a big decision, and so is continuing treatment how… Read More »