The worldwide use of medications has exploded including the use of psychoactive medication. Insomnia, anxiety, depression, IBS, surgical fear, thyroid or hormonal issues, and countless other medical issues result in a psychiatric medication.
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicates 1 in 13 (7.5%) of US children are taking a psychiatric drug. 1 in 5 adults take a psychoactive drug and its becoming common for 4-5 psychiatric medications to be consumed simultaneously. 75% of doctor’s visits end in a prescription. The United States is the most medicated nation in the world, but worldwide pills are consumed at an equally alarming rate. As a result, both mental and physical health is declining.
Adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and kill more people every year than traffic accidents. In many cases, these reactions could have been prevented. Many medications cannot be combined without serious symptoms, and even over-the-counter items, herbal supplements or some foods can interact with pills. All prescription drugs have side effects. Before taking any medication it is critical to have the knowledge to make informed decisions with your doctor.
Psychiatric medications are ingested regularly yet many patients do not understand what they are consuming, not only in the pill’s mechanism of action, but also in how they affect the body and brain. Every psychiatric classification acts on the central nervous system where they alter brain function and other body systems, resulting in changes in perception, mood, consciousness, cognitive function and behavior. Behavioral medications can change the way we think, act, and relate to life.
There are six main classifications of psychiatric medications and each is classified according to their actions on the mind and body or by the symptoms they are attempting to address: continue on Point of Return Site...