Running Head: FLUOXETINE AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Treatment of Depression in Adolescents: Effectiveness of Combing Fluoxetine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elizabeth Bledsoe Truman State University Abstract Adolescents face depression due to many stressors they experience. Symptoms of depression can range from irregular sleep patterns to suicide. Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression. The most noted antidepressant is fluoxetine, also known as Prozac. Studies have shown that fluoxetine use alone is somewhat effective in treating depression; however, newer treatments need to be found.
So again strongly suggests that low activity noradrenaline, is a factor contributing to the cause of depression. Support for this explanation has also come from research studies. Findings from psychologists , have led to the idea that depression is caused by a depletion of these naimes , especially serotonin and noradrenaline (in which I have discussed), however this idea is too simplistic, when infact its more complex than that. A example of why it is more complex is from the original theory, is that anti depressants do
A Reflection on the Main Arguments in Regards to Methadone Maintenance Therapy Abstract The adoption of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in order to aid patient recovery from opioid dependence is surrounded by contrasting arguments. Issues arise regarding whether MMT’s benefits, such as decreased heroin use and improved quality of life, outweigh its risks, such as its association with cognitive impairment and mortality. Alternative treatment methods exist which have been proven to be just as effective in the treatment of opioid dependence, such as buprenorphine. However it is known to be more expensive. From assessing the key arguments and research regarding the positives and negatives of MMT, it is evident that MMT is good for some patients, but perhaps not as good for others.
Withdrawal symptoms are much more severe from the abrupt discontinued use of methadone than suboxone. Methadone withdrawal symptoms are similar to the effects of the common flu; nausea, diarrhea, cold sweats, muscle aches, and insomnia are only a few examples of these symptoms. Both treatment methods can be and are often abused. Because of what methadone is made of, it is more susceptible to abuse and is recommended for people with a more severe addiction. Methadone is easily and commonly abused.
This suggest that depression must be passed on through genes if there is a high concordance rate between twins which share the same genetic makeup both having depression. However, biological factors such as the amine hypothesis states that if amines such as serotonin and noradrenalin become unbalanced, they can lead to depression. PET scans support this idea as they show that low levels of serotonin are present in people that are depressed. Other supporting evidence is that drugs such as MAOI’s, which work by increasing the available amount of noradrenalin in the brain, were found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of depression. A problem with this is that it doesn’t state whether it is cause or effect.
Typically, people with depression find it hard to go about their day-to-day activities and may also feel that life is not worth living. People with depression may take antidepressants, which are psychiatric medication to alleviate symptoms. When taken, antidepressants affect the nervous system in your body, mainly your neurotransmitters. There are several forms of depression. Major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder are the most common.
Pg. 160 The most serious adverse of opioid use is CNS depression, which may lead to respiratory depression reversed by Narcan (antidote) aka Nalaxone (IV), adverse effects of
Critique of Lin Article Yetunde O. Ponnle Liberty University Article Summary The article is centered on prospective benefits of forgiveness therapy. The authors, Lin et al, demonstrated the significance in forgiveness therapy for inpatient substance-dependent clients hoping it will reduce anger, depression, anxiety, and vulnerability to drug use. Lin et al discovered higher level of anger and violence in clients abusing alcohol and other substance than that of the general population. Frustration, anger and other potential triggers or stressors can eventually cause relapse in both intrapersonal and interpersonal areas (Marlatt, 1985). Relapses of intrapersonal frustration and anger are higher than
Atypical antipsychotics were introduced in the 1990's, and claim to be more effective with less side effects. These include Abilify, Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa. When Depot vs. Daily Depot antipsychotic are useful in noncompliant patients because it is long acting, given about every three weeks instead of taking an oral tablet daily. Why For many, antipsychotics are very effective in reducing the positive symptoms of a psychotic episode like hallucinations, delusions, and agitation. In combination with other psychiatric medications like anti-depressants and mood stabilizers, and psychotherapy, those suffer from various mental illnesses can benefit from the use of
Anti-psychotic medications are indicated for schizophrenia, mania, autism and to treat the symptoms of psychosis. Symptoms of psychosis may include hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, disorganized thinking, and agitation. Some of the typical antipsychotic medications such as chlorpromazine, are used as anti-emetics or for postoperative intractable hiccups. Antipsychotic medications administered orally have a variable rate of absorption complicated by the presence of food, antacids, and smoking. Administering antipsychotic medication with anticholinergic drugs will slow gastric motility.