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Medicating Normal

Medicating Normal: The Film

October 10, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

What does medicating normal mean? Does it happen? Should we refrain from medicating emotions and feelings that are perfectly normal given the circumstances? These and related topics will be discussed in this Causes or Cures podcast episode. In this episode , I chat with Wendy Ractcliffe and Angela Peacock about the documentary film, Medicating Normal. …

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Dr. Christy Huff

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: One Doctor’s Horrible Experience

July 9, 2019 by Dr. Eeks

What is Benzodiazepine Withdrawal? What are the symptoms? Dr. Christy Huff, who took benzodiazepines as prescribed, documented 80 withdrawal symptoms. Yes, eighty. If you’re not arcing an eyebrow yet, you should be. Benzodiazepines (Benzos) are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Folks take them every day for anxiety, for traveling and …

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Psychiatry & Drug Companies: An Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Carlat

March 20, 2018 by Dr. Eeks

Hi guys. This is an interview I did a few years ago with psychiatrist Daniel Carlat, M.D. Since the questionable efficacy of antidepressants is in the news (again) and “anti-psychiatry” is trending ( again), I thought it was timely to share. In fact, it’s like we are in the same spot all over again, which …

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Dr. Eeks runs BloomingWellness.com, exploring strange and trending health stories through a public health lens. She also hosts the Causes or Cures podcast. Join her weekly newsletter for weird public health, new research, and podcast updates.

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