"Insomnia is often treated with cognitive behavioral therapy or medications, but these can be expensive or carry side effects," Dr. James Gangwisch said.
An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame.
“The reality is, a lot of the pills that change how you feel in the next 10 to 30 minutes,” says Dr. Arthur Robin Williams, “carry addictive liability.”
A new study, led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, has revealed structural differences in the brains of those whose parents have depression.
Researchers findings at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York State Psychiatric Institute could lead to a new approach to the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
"Comprehensive check-ups including from the neck up should be required and standard for the president and anyone aspiring to this office prior to their election," writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
"The rate at which individuals relapsed and overdosed after ending treatment was alarmingly high, suggesting that discontinuing buprenorphine is a life-threatening event," said Dr. Williams.
