ketamine is not just
a party drug it can help with the symptoms of depression and mental
illness. Clinical trials have begun and
scientists have noticed that in 80 -90 % helped the patient and the drug is
extremely promising effect. Ketamine
helps the brain block the chemical called glutamate and is only used when the
patient has not shown a response to other antidepressant medication. However there can be side effects vision and
a can cause confusion and , dizziness as well as high interest in sex. The drug can produce vivid dreams
or hallucinations and may make the brain feel as if it separated from the
body itself. When the drug is taken in
low doses it can make the patient feel sleepy, or distracted and
withdrawn. It also helps the patient
feel less pain and some patients may anxious, have some memory loss.
Veterinarians use this drug as a anesthetic on pets but is used as a party drug
known as "special K". The
patient must have "treatment-resistant to other antidepressant medications
and in 2-4 weeks after a single dose of
the medication the patient shows marked improvements. 71 percent of the patient who tried Ketamine
responded as opposed to those on a placebo.
Relief of most symptoms of depression lasted seven to ten days. Ecstasy also may help depression. In the journal of Archives of General Psychiatry carried
out a controlled trial of the ketamine
and it showed promise to help patients deal with bipolar depression.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Mental health and important phone numbers
Crisis Line(951-8855) Toll Free: 1.877.820.7444
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S.A.F.E.R (Suicide Attempt
Follow-up, Education, & Research)
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Crisis 24 Hour: 1-800-667-8407
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Vancouver Child and Youth Mental
Health Referral
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Province-Wide British Columbia, BC: Crisis 24 hrs: 1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
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South Fraser Regional Crisis
Linec/o Surrey Community Services,
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Domestic Violence Help
Line VictimLINK BC - Free-Confidential-24
hours/7 days-Available in Multiple Languages
1-800-563-0808 |
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Car 67 referral. 604-599-0502 or by dialing 911.
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Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
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Argyll-lodge:14590
106a Ave, Surrey BC,
V3R 1T4, 604-581-4174 |
Emergency
Department Services
400-13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, V3T 0H1 (604) 587-4600 Provides 24-hour emergency services that address urgent care needs. |
Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse
any time of the day or night
TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired): 7-1-1
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13582 68 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W
2G3 (604) 597-8610
Offers a psychosocial
rehabilitation program for adults with a mental illness.
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9803 140th Street, Surrey, BC, V3T
4M4 (604) 581-6177
Offers psychosocial rehabilitation
program to help individuals achieve goals through participation in
communication, food services, maintenance and social recreation activities.
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13750 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3V
1Z2 (604) 585-5666
Provides assessments, early
intervention, understanding and support and helps link individuals with
community resources.
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Alcohol
& Drug Information & Referral Service1-800-663-1441
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Crisis Line Association of BC Mental Health Information Line:Phone Number 310-6789 (no area code needed) |
Problem Gambling Help Line1-888-795-6111, Deaf or hearing-impaired (collect calls accepted): (604) 875-0885 |
Fraser Health: Emergency Mental Health Services Tel: 1
877 384 8062 (toll free)
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Crisis Centre BC: 24/7 for all ages with concerns such as
mental health, suicide, self-harm, violence, abuse. Calls are anonymous and
confidential. Also offers community education and professional development
courses Vancouver Tel: 604 872 3311 BC-wide Tel: 1 800 SUICIDE
(784 2433)
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Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter (women and children Tel:
604 872 8212
TTY/TDD: 604 877 0958 |
CRESST ~ Community Residential Emergency Short Stay and Treatment
13525 98 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1B9
Canada Telephone: 604-587-4220 Fax: 604-587-4227 |
Hillside
lodgeillside Lodge: 10592 125b St,
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Valentines
Do you think Valentines is a day that should be put away
only for lovers, rather then celebrating your love for each other each and
every day.? The origins of this day date back
to a time of pagan fertility times . Esther Howland created the
first Valentines card. She became fancatied with card Esther at her graduation and decided that lovers
could have cards. So she made business out of these cards.
The commercialization of this day promotes the this ideal "Your
love is measured by what you buy."
Couples feel that they must command the day with gifts and a major performance of their love
each other basically buying love. After,
Christmas Valentine’s Day is considered the most lucrative day of the year and
according to the US Greeting Card Association 1billion are sent out each
year. This day is also sexualized and lovers
are to eat aphrodisiac foods and mingle in their union of each other. February
is a favorite day for proposing an engagement or marriage proposal . Valentines
day should focus on the love you two share rather than the gift that was
bought. Affections
are expected to received by each others as lovers and for
those that are not currently in love can mark the day with longing.
coffee and mental health
Enveloping the senses coffee the
sweet elixir and the essence of dark roast, sipping the morning coffee so
addictive. But clears the head from the
morning fog as does tea. Raise a steaming hot cup of coffee to your lips. But why
do we drink coffee or tea. Coffee is a drink which is brewred from roasted
beans from the coffee plant. The coffee plants are a cherrie like plant and is
turned in a drink with a stimulating effect due to its caffeine content. When the
coffee berries ripen they are picked are
roasted and brewed in a coffee maker or
a French pressed or Drip-brewed, percolated and is served with cream or milk
and sugar. You can drink it hot or cold and it called iced coffee when it is
cold. Americano is shot of espresso
with of hot water and Cafe au Lait with cream or
milk frothed or not frothed. It is noted people who consumed a 3–5 cups per
day are said to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and is believed to
stimulate the production of cortisone and adrenaline , so why not drink
it., here are some of the benefits of
drinking coffee and why it might be important not to quit. Because of the antioxidants and low in calories if not topped too much with cream
and sugar. It can affect your heart in a good way not a bad. People who drink 1
to 3 cups a day have lower rates of stroke and inflammation on
arteries and can also lower blood pressure. It can also help regulate insulin
and blood sugar . however if you drink 4 or more cups of coffee you are more
likely to get type 2 diabetes . It also shows that people who drink coffee have
less liver problems and diseases with the liver. It may provide relief from
migraines. Here are reason to drinking tea can beneficial. It is said that tea
also has Antioxidants and stress hormone levels can
decrease with drink teas or coffee. It
fights plaque and actually keeps you hydrated.
It lowers blood clots and stokes and diabetes. Tea contains fluoride and helps you absorb iron. So drink
it up have your tea or coffee.
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