Eszopiclone dependence and withdrawal - myth?
We all know the risks of dependence with benzodiazepines and such, and Z-drugs wre marketed as safer and less tolerance/dependence inducing drugs than benzos. Thing is, we've all seen a lot of patients developing tolerance and dependence to Ambien; ofc there is a strong component of psychological dependence, but that is certainly not all.
I've seen eszopiclone being recomended as a hypnotic more often lately, marketed as a drug that doesn't alter the sleep-wake cycle as much, and has a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: thelastpsych Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Cluster B:histrionic traits
I have a relatively new client of 3 months that I inherited from a retiring psychologist. No personality pathology, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar 1 disorder. Client has had middle insomnia since November 2022 and is often sleeping 2-4 hours a night. She once fell asleep during our session. This client also stopped her risperdal cold Turkey due to excessive weight gain. She has had a sleep study, seen a sleep psychologist and has tried every sleep medication. She is now on Belsomra and her sleep is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: psychma Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Is chemistry,biology and psychology (A levels) good for medicine?
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Source: The Student Room - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: marble arch Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
DAT Breakdown 24 AA 22 TS
Scores:
PAT: 22
QR: 25
RC: 27
Bio: 22
GC: 22
OC: 22
TS: 22
AA: 24
Background: I am a neuroscience and psychology major going into junior year. 3.97 GPA at a state school, and I have not taken biochem, anatomy, or physiology yet. Courses taken: microbiology, molecular biology, bio 1, bio lab, orgo 1, orgo 2, and orgo lab, gen chem 1, gen chem lab.
Materials Used:
1) DAT Booster: The BEST study tool. They have so many resources, and if you supplement the practice problems with...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: flashyportraits Tags: Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Source Type: forums
Florida advised to stop teaching AP Psychology
College Board advises Florida schools to not offer AP Psychology after state says lessons about gender identity and sexuality would violate state law https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/03/us/florida-ap-psychology-college-board
AP Psychology effectively banned in Florida because of gender, sexuality chapter (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sanman Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums
