You must have seen people under stress using pain killers and anti depressants around you. In the condition from which these people are suffering, these medicines are no less than god for them. Pain killers relieve the victim from the pain occurring frequently to him. In order to calm one down, the medicines used are tranquilizers. These are used in case of the people who suffer from anxieties. And there are yet more which help people in focusing upon putting concentration and increasing their focusing power. You must know that the person eating these pills has an utter responsibility of his own so that neither does he take these in huge amounts nor does he let any other person have these. Otherwise the person might have to face the side effects of over the counter drugs. The victim should strictly stick to the amount of the dosage mentioned by the doc else he may end up being an addict to these drugs.

It is the responsibility of the consumer to go through all the instructions given by the health consultant. The abuse of these drugs should be prohibited as much as it could be, in fact it should be left if possible.

The consumer should note down the amount of medicine taken by the chemist in every single round. It can be a measure to check how much of abuse is being done.

There are many pain killers which are considered to be ultra addictive. The method to take these is through powder form or in form of capsules. The addiction of these drugs has shown many cases of deaths. In case you inject these drugs then these will spread in your blood and then you are vulnerable to all the misfortunes that can occur y the overdoses.

Also these drugs are believed to assault brain. The chemicals in these drugs have affinity towards proteins which are found in many parts of brain and digestive system. When these chemical get attached to the proteins, then there is a considerable change in the structure of the original proteins thus leading to disorders. Also, the region of the brain that is mainly attacked is the sensor of pleasure. Thus it may intoxicate the person or make him very happy or could make the situations worst for him.

Autism is a condition of mind in which a child finds it difficult to communicate and use language and abstract concepts properly. Medicinal drugs can help in the treatment for autism but one must take into consideration the following things while selecting autism drugs:

1. Weigh the pros and cons of the medication in advance: Although the main treatment for autism includes communication and behavioral therapies, but nowadays various psychotropic drugs are also used to treat certain symptoms such as depression, self-injury, irritability, aggression, tantrums and obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, one should be very careful while selecting the medication because sometimes these drugs can have severe physical and psychological side effects.
   If the child is showing destructive behavior, then it can be taken as a green signal that the drug therapy is working for the child. Though risky, these dramatic changes are a clear sign of their benefits outweighing risk. But if no significant changes are visible, even after using the drug for long time, it’s not worth using that therapy.
2. Focus on one particular symptom at a time: When you begin with any treatment, try to go step by step addressing one symptom at a time. This will help you in analyzing the effect of the medicine in a better way. If there is no noticeable dramatic change because of a particular drug, there is no point in continuing it any further. Till now, there is no one-drug-solution for autism. Risperidone is the only drug which is approved by FDA, to be used for the treatment of autism. Other drugs like olanzapine (sold as Zyprexa), fluoxetine (sold as Prozac), and sertraline (sold as Zoloft) are also used but they have specific age limitations for safety, set by FDA.
3. Go for any kind of medication only under the supervision of the doctor: Drugs used for autism treatment can have harmful effects on the Central Nervous System and various other parts of the body. The dosage top be given also varies from person to person. Thus, it is always recommended to go for any drug only under medical supervision. Finding the right drug and the required dosage is very important for effective treatment and can be achieved by trial and error. It might be possible that you have to try many drugs before the right one if found. All this, should done by an experienced doctor only.

It is very usual among college students and teenagers to mix drugs with alcohol and other drinks to get a high, usually for sexual pleasures. These drugs can be really harmful and thus, should not be mixed.  The victim unsuspectingly has drugs slipped into her drink which reduces resistance to sexual advances. Awareness is the only way in which you can avoid victimization. Commonly used date-rape drugs are:

Rohpynol

Rophynol is a sedative similar to valium, but 10 times stronger than it. Easily dissolvable in liquid, it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, when dissolved. It can lead to sedation, blackouts, amnesia and loss of inhibition in the individual. Its effect starts after 10-20 minutes and lasts for 8-12 hours.

Signs and symptoms noticed are:

• Drowsiness
• Blood shot eyes
• Blackouts
• Memory loss
• Simultaneous hot and cold flashes
• impaired judgment
• Difficulty in speaking and moving

Ecstasy

It is a mind altering drug which can cause hallucinations. It is normally taken in combination with alcohol and marijuana for recreational purposes. This should be strictly avoided as it can lead to death.

Signs and symptoms commonly shown are:

• Blurred vision
• Anxiety
• Chills or sweating
• Rapid eye movement
• Tremors
• Inability to sleep
• Very fast heart rate and increase in blood pressure

GHB

Gamma Hydroxy Butrate or GHB is a colorless and odorless drug available in liquid form. Though tasteless, it mighty leaves a salty aftertaste. It is very dangerous as it is not manufactured legally and has no quality control, unlike FDA-approved drugs.

Symptoms shown are:

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Difficulty breathing
• Unconsciousness
• Nausea
• Memory loss
• Seizures

Don’t be a victim because of you foolishness. Sexual violence is usually linked to substance abuse and knowledge is the best defense for it. Go to parties and bars only with a trustworthy person. Never accept drinks from unknown people. Do not leave your drink unattended. In case you have to, ask some one to take care of your drink, that too someone you trust. It is difficult to predict the effect of any kind of drug on an individual as it depends on the amount of drug taken, whether alcohol is involved, body’s metabolism rate, how soon medical assistance is provided, etc. Little attention can save you from becoming a prey.

Whenever we feel depressed, we consult a good physician or a psychiatrist. He listens to our problem, diagnoses the real cause and hand over to us a prescription with a list of pharmaceutical drugs. These drugs are quite a lot effective in dealing with our problem. But does that mean that they are the only things that can help. Isn’t there any other route present to tackle our disorder? Do you owe these pharmaceutical companies so much that you allow them to become rich at the expense of your health? Surely, you don’t. Then, you must know that apart from these drugs, there are many other ways which can help you in dealing with the diseases. Rather, drugs should be the last option which can be thought of. Some self-help techniques you can opt for are:

Be active: When you are depressed, your main focus is circled around the feelings of sadness and it is hard to think about anything else.
This anger and sadness consumes you, leaving you without much activity. Although difficult, but you need to put a stop on this. Start in small steps, like go for a walk so as to get out of the house. Do things that make you happy. This will generate a drive in you to overcome depression.

Eat healthy food: Foods you eat have a direct impact on your body and mind. Skipping meals can lead to irritability and emotional mood swings. Remember, you just don’t have to incorporate healthy foods in your diet but also have to enjoy them. Do not consider eating as just another activity which has to be done.

Surround yourself with people who support you: Depression becomes multifold when you are trapped in the vicious circle of loneliness and isolation. To break this circle, all you need is a good support system to raise your spirits. Being social and interacting with others can help you in overcoming depression. You can also join support groups to meet like – minded people and speak your heart out to them.

To sum up all, self-help is possible in depression. Drugs are not the only things that you can have to overcome depression. Easier and better ways are also there. You just need to be a bit more determined to go for them. In the beginning, you might need to force yourself to do certain things but at the end they will do well to you.