Psychology Update — Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit

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TITLE Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit   DESCRIPTION For many people, antidepressant medications have been a miracle drug!  While psychotherapy (specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is indicated as the most effective treatment when combined with the medications, many skip the therapy and go to their family physician for antidepressants.  These medications should be… Read more »

Psychology Update — ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression

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TITLE ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression   DESCRIPTION Depression can be devastating!   There are a large percentage of individuals who do not respond to antidepressants or even shock treatment and so suffer from the disorder.   In recent years, ketamine, a drug used as an anesthetic and as an animal tranquilizer has… Read more »

Psychology Update — ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression

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TITLE ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression   DESCRIPTION Depression can be devastating!   There are a large percentage of individuals who do not respond to antidepressants or even shock treatment and so suffer from the disorder.   In recent years, ketamine, a drug used as an anesthetic and as an animal tranquilizer has… Read more »