DREW IS DOPE
Phenibut is a drug that I’ve read about for years but never got around to trying. My general impression of phenibut is that it’s similar to benzodiazepines in its mechanism of action – but slightly safer and less likely to cause addiction/dependence. I’ve read…
Read articleAs of 2019, approximately 301 million people globally were living with an anxiety disorder (including 58 million pediatrics) – making them the most common mental health problem. (R) Anxiety disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of environmental v…
Read articleIn 2020, it was estimated that ~9.2% of Americans (around 1 in 10) aged 12+ experienced a major depressive episode within the past year (most common in 18-25 year olds at 17.2% followed by adolescents at 16.9%). (R) Some people effectively manage depression wi…
Read articleApproximately 10% of the adult population suffers from insomnia, another 20% experiences occasional insomnia symptoms, and it has a 40% persistence rate over a 5-year period. (R) Some effectively manage insomnia with behavioral & lifestyle changes (exercise, z…
Read articleGabapentin is a commonly-used medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain (e.g. peripheral neuropathy), restless leg syndrome, and seizure prevention & management – as well as other conditions like anxiety disorders & substance use disorders (off-label).…
Read articleGabapentin is a medication primarily used to treat nerve pain (neuropathic pain) and seizures – but it’s sometimes prescribed off-label for anxiety, insomnia, substance use disorder, alcohol withdrawal, and bipolar disorder. Although gabapentin can be a therap…
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