Its little wonder that when British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced to the world that cannabis user figures were in a gentle but perceptible rise, she knew exactly what she was talking about, and was absolutely sure of her facts.
Apparently, offender numbers have shown a marked rise over the last four years even though according [...]
Lack of sleep is a common complaint but for many, falling asleep involuntarily during the day, AKA narcolepsy, poses a very real and dangerous problem.
A new study from the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) at McGill University demonstrates interestingly, that sleep-wake states are regulated by two different types of nerve cells (neurons), melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) neurons [...]
Practice recommendations to diagnose and treat excessive daytime sleepiness in the family practice setting are reviewed in an article published in the March 1 issue of American Family Physician.
“About 20 percent of adults in the United States report a level of daytime sleepiness sufficient to interfere with daily activities, and excessive daytime sleepiness is the [...]
Methylphenidate, (Prescribed under the name “Ritalin”) is a medication prescribed for individuals (usually children) who have an abnormally high level of activity or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 3 to 5 percent of the general population has the disorder, which is characterized by agitated behavior and an inability [...]