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Recently, one of my pharmaceutical reps asked me a question she’d been asking other doctors. "If you only had 5 medications to work with, which ones would you choose?" For me it was easy. 1. Adderall XR Has the best batting average. Batting average = how often patients say, "This med is […]
ADHD and to a lesser extent anxiety disorders are frequently unrecognized and untreated. As a result millions of adults in the U.S. have a reduced quality of life and chronic stress symptoms that gradually take their toll on physical health. Adults who have mood and anxiety disorders can also be ADHD. […]
Smoking is the prototype addiction, i.e. compulsive behavior, in spite of negative consequences. Only the most extreme denial can rationalize smoking as something that is not harmful and allright to continue. There is no question that smoking significantly increases two of the most common causes of premature death both cardiovascular disease and […]
The power of addiction is almost constantly in the news – Ted Haggard, Mark Foley, To Catch a Predator, catholic priests … What do you think is the main problem? Pre-Extraction Disorder – they have their heads up their **** – clueless as to what their problem is Milk of […]
Question: What are the best medications for ADHD? Answer: Surgeons are practical. “A difference that makes no difference is no difference”. Recognizing ADHD and finding the right treatment makes a dramatic difference in someone’s life. ADHD is relatively easy to diagnose. There are more studies showing the effectiveness and safety […]
That’s what I wish I would have said. So I’m feeling guilty for just sitting there. "I’m coming out!" I heard in a deep, but anxious voice. I turned to see a large man built like a linebacker pushing his way against the flow of people walking down the aisle […]
Question: I have ADHD, and it is ruining my life. I can’t function like everyone else. I keep making appointments to see a therapist, but I never go. I don’t want to do this anymore. I want to go to college, but everyone I know says it’s not a good […]
Question: Why are you so down on Luvox? It has worked well for me in the past. Also, I use 1200 of Lithium and my creatinine is 1.2. I have used it 10 years. At what creatinine level should Lithium be stopped? I would try Abilify but am diabetic. – […]
Question: I recently saw a special on deep tissue stimulation for OCD. It worked in this patient. How does deep tissue stimulation work? – Lea Answer: I have not seen anything about that. However, I recommend the Brain Lock technique to all my OCD patients – preferably to listen to […]