Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Depression in Men

Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Depression in Men What is Depression Depression is a mental illness. It is outlined in the DSM with specific criteria that must be met in order to receive the diagnosis. Although depression is often used interchangeably with the word sadness, it is very different. Depression does not necessarily depend upon […]

Sadness or Depression: What’s the Difference? Sadness Defined Everyone gets sad. This is a fact of life. Everyone will feel down at some point. Unfortunately, the terms depression and sadness are often used interchangeably these days. The fact remains, depression and sadness are not the same. There are distinct characteristics that make one an emotion […]

Oxycodone and Hydrocodone: What’s the Difference? What is Oxycodone and Hydrocodone Oxycodone and Hydrocodone are medications that are commonly discussed in the news. While they are often touted for their effectiveness on pain by doctors, they are often heard of due to their highly addictive properties. Unfortunately, both of these things are true. Those who […]

Benzodiazepines and Alcohol. What are Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines, once known as ‘Mother’s Little Helper’ are tranquilizers. Becoming common in the 1960s, these are a class of prescription medications. They are commonly referred to as Benzos. Benzos so common now that they are one of the most prescribed and abused forms of tranquilizers. Benzos do serve a […]

Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone. Narcotic painkillers are often in the news these days. While some feel doctors over-prescribe, some people need such strong medications to deal with chronic intense pain. It seems there should be a happy medium, but one has not yet been found. Two medications that are both commonly prescribed and recognizable by name […]