Diazepam

Introduction Diazepam is a drug that is sold in pharmacies, for example under the trade name Valium®. The drug belongs to the group of long-acting benzodiazepines (it has a comparatively long half-life) and is used in many different ways as a psychotropic drug. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, as a sleeping pill and/or in … Diazepam

Perimenopause: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Perimenopause refers to the years before and after the actual last menstrual period. Only following the last menstrual period can menopause be confirmed. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause refers to the years before and after the actual last menstrual period. Perimenopause is difficult to diagnose with certainty because it begins before the actual last menstrual period. … Perimenopause: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Addictive Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

An addictive disorder is a disease characterized by an uncontrollable craving for a particular substance or activity. It may be alcohol, medications, drugs, or even sex or gambling, for example. Addictive disorders usually have severe psychological and/or physical consequences for the person affected. What are addictive disorders? Experts understand the term addictive disease as a … Addictive Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Drug dependence

What is a drug addiction? Drug addiction is an addictive disorder in which people take medications in a medically unreasonable amount, often in too high doses. There is a wide range of potentially addictive drugs. Perhaps the best-known example of drug dependence is the opioid crisis in the USA. According to studies, several million people … Drug dependence

Prognosis | Drug dependence

Prognosis The prognosis for drug dependency also differs greatly depending on the drug in question. With many drugs, withdrawal is problematic and frequent relapses occur. Other drug dependencies are much easier to treat and have a very good prognosis. But not only the treatment is important for the prognosis. Other factors, such as the social … Prognosis | Drug dependence