Category Archives: Ativan

Sleepless in Los Angeles

Insomnia can be one of the worst sleep afflictions known to man, but there’s probably a more pervasive form of sleep disorder that affects a large segment of the population: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Los Angeles is home to a fair share of the 18 million Americans diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA; fortunately, the… Read More »

Pain Relief – 7 Risks, Dangers and Warnings If You Take Painkillers – From a Nurse

If you’re taking painkillers right now for a recent injury or other trauma for pain relief or if you have other acute or chronic pain that you’re taking them for here are a few risks, dangers and warnings I want to pass on to you about over-the-counter and opioid or narcotic painkillers. Plus what happened… Read More »

A Practitioner’s Guide to Prescribing Antiepileptics and Mood Stabilizers for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Emotional, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric conditions are common in individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs), most notably epilepsy, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and bipolar and other mood disorders. Despite the prevalence of such problems, there is a scarcity in the literature of reliable information on medical treatments for those with IDs. A Practitioner’s Guide to Prescribing Antiepileptics and… Read More »

Ways To Deal With Alcohol Withdrawal

It’s a normal condition for alcohol addicts to experience withdrawal symptoms when there is no consumption of alcohol and during rehabilitation. The symptoms must be addressed immediately to avoid fatal complications. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be managed effectively with the right interventions and therapies that medical health professionals provide. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are being categorized… Read More »