Is it true that if you are prescribed antidepressants you run the risk of becoming addicted? Would you like to know what to do to avoid possible addiction to these drugs? Find out here. Last update: 08 June 2023 The increasingly continued prescribing of antidepressants raises questions about whether these are addictive drugs. These drugs are not only prescribed for depressive disorders. In fact, they are frequently administered to patients suffering from chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, severe phobias and post-traumatic stress. THE currently available antidepressants are not…
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Could Ozempic Help Curb Addictive Behaviors?
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other drugs in its class are widely known for their role in managing type 2 diabetes and suppressing appetite. They may also prove useful one day for curbing certain addictive behaviors such as alcohol use and smoking, according to research. Preclinical research has shown promising results, and endocrinologists and patients alike have described, anecdotally, reduced cravings for alcohol, shopping and even coffee. “The consistency I hear from all patient groups is gaining control, whereas previously there was loss of control,” Gitanjali Srivastava, MD, internist and obesity…
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Cnn Cheri Ferguson traded her vape pen for an Ozempic pen. One day seven weeks ago, I thought, are you doing something about your weight; leave your vape at home, Ferguson said. He hasn’t taken it back since, he says. Courtesy of Cheri Ferguson Cheri Ferguson says she noticed changes in her behavior after starting Ozempic. Ferguson is one of many people taking Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs who say they’ve also noticed an effect on their interest in addictive behaviors like smoking and drinking. A smoker for most of…
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