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27
Jul
2025
Heavy cannabis use and long-term memory
Posted On July 27, 2025  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Based on the article from Psychiatrist.com, here’s a summary of the key findings about heavy cannabis use and long-term memory: Study Overview and Motivation Researchers led by Joshua Gowin from the University of Colorado School of Medicine conducted the largest study to date examining cannabis effects […]

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06
Sep
2024
Amphetamine-Linked Priapism Risks
Posted On September 6, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Emergency for amphetamine users Priapism, a persistent and painful erection lasting more than 4 hours, has been linked to amphetamine misuse. This condition is often associated with the use of stimulant medications, including amphetamines, for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth) can indeed induce […]

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28
May
2016
FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for treatment of opioid dependence
Posted On May 28, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Buprenorphine is a semisynthetic opioid derivative of thebaine. It is a mixed partial agonist opioid receptor modulator that is used to treat opioid addiction in higher dosages, to control moderate acute pain in non-opioid-tolerant individuals in lower dosages and to control moderate chronic pain in even […]

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09
May
2015
Sigma Receptor in psychiatric disorders
Posted On May 9, 2015  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Professor Tarek Assaad, Professor of Psychiatry, explainig neurophysiology of sigma receptors and its role in psychiatric disorders. He ends the lecture up as usual by reviewing the updates journal reviews. Lecture was given in Jeddah, April 2015

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29
Apr
2015
DSM 5 – Fully expalined -Task Force Members
Posted On April 29, 2015  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

  Darrel A. REGIER Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H. Director, APA Division of Research Executive Director, APIRE Vice-Chair, DSM-V Task Force American Psychiatric Association Virginia, USA Email: [email protected] Regier, M.D., M.P.H has served for the past ten years as Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Institute […]

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22
Jun
2014
Easiest , fastest and most accurate detect cannabis use!
Posted On June 22, 2014  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

  The first study to compare the ability of oral devices to detect occasional and frequent marijuana use by testing saliva has shed new light on which test is best. Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) compared the ability of these tests to […]

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03
Nov
2013
Your balance affected by medication= Keep erect Posture!
Posted On November 3, 2013  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

  Medications make a difference — generally a positive one — in the lives of many people. Insulin keeps blood sugar under control, cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the chances of having a heart attack, and thyroid medication can restore a normal hormone level. These are but […]

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16
Oct
2013
Borderline, Bipolar mood disorder or both
Posted On October 16, 2013  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

A full lecture in 2 parts presented by Dr. Adel Serag for Psychiatrists. Is it bipolar mood disorder or borderline personality or both? What are the different ways of differentiation and management     Lecture is given in 2 parts, discussing the illness monograph of a […]

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15
Oct
2013
Maslow’s Self actualization theory= The human six needs
Posted On October 15, 2013  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

The Six Human Needs The Six Human Needs were originally introduced by Anthony Robbins. Tony had always been fascinated with human motivation and behavior. As a result he studied Neural Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and many other therapies of the time. However, even after […]

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11
Oct
2013
Fight against Panic attacks
Posted On October 11, 2013  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Help! I’m Having a Panic Attack! Panic attacks are sudden uncontrollable bouts of fear that can be experienced at any time. They are brief surges of intense anxiety often enhanced by stress and worrisome thoughts. This anxiety can quickly get out of hand and turn into […]

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