Nur-isterate is a brand of contraceptive that contain norethisterone enantate 200 mg as active ingredient. This drug is produced by Bayer and its protection against conception is based primarily upon an alteration of the cervical mucous. This alteration is present for the whole of the duration of action and prevents the ascent of the sperm […]
Adco Alzam is a brand of Alprazolam produced by Adcock Ingram a leading South African pharmaceutical manufacturer listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Company manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide range of healthcare products and is a leading supplier to both the private and public sectors of the market. Adco Alzam is used to treat […]
The white B704 elliptical / oval pill is a type of Xanax that has been identified as containing 0.25 mg Alprazolam and supplied by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) […]
What is Risky behavior? Risky behavior is defined according as any consciously, or non-consciously controlled behavior with a perceived uncertainty about its outcome, and/or about its possible benefits, or costs for the physical, economic or psycho-social well-being of oneself or others. In addition to the broad definition above, there are other definitions of risky behavior […]
Psychiatric disorders, including common mental disorders, schizophrenia, and suicide, contribute substantially to the global burden of disease in terms of both morbidity and premature mortality, making them an important issue for public mental health. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are experts in mental health. They specialize in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists […]
According to Harvard Health, the word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. The experience of gratitude has historically been a […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn’t about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts. Around 30% of all adults diagnosed with the condition […]
A drug and alcohol counselor also known as a substance abuse counselor is a mental health professional who helps patients struggling with addictions. The main responsibility is to work with individuals and their families to treat both mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote overall mental health. Sometimes called “therapists,” mental health counselors train […]
Addiction to drugs and alcohol affects millions of people nationwide. Excessive substance abuse affects many parts of the body, but the organ most impacted is the brain. When a person consumes a substance such as drugs or alcohol, their brain produces large amounts of dopamine, which triggers the brain’s reward system. After repeated drug […]
Birth weight is one of the significant predictors of child mental development, future physical growth, and survival. It is one of the important risk factors for child morbidity and mortality. In Nigeria, low birth weight (LBW) affects about 5–6 million children every year. According to UNICEF, 37 per cent of children, or 6 million children […]
