Miriam Calleja is a pharmacist and writer focused on making medical, health, and wellness information accessible to all. She is the author of COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World, a booklet written in 2020 with research as it emerged, which was nominated for a scientific innovation award. Miriam uses her expertise in narrative to create texts that empower and inform. Follow her work at authority.com/miriamcalleja and on her website miriamcalleja.com.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) occurs when an individual drinks often and in large enough quantities for their body to become...
Hallucinogen use disorder is the persistent and strong urge to use drugs that cause sensory perception distortion despite experiencing damaging...
Mild or major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) due to Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder where a person experiences slow and...
Nicotine use disorder is the urge to continue taking nicotine through the lungs, usually through smoking tobacco products. Any amount...
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, or OCPD, is a mental health disorder in which individuals show a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and...
Desipramine is a prescription tricyclic anti-depressant used to treat depression. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before using it...
Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant used to treat Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before...
A specific phobia is an irrational fear of a particular object or situation that poses little or no actual danger....
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a decline in mental function. It can affect memory, language, problem-solving, judgment,...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder occurring in children or preteens who demonstrate defiant, angry, and argumentative behavior....
Pemoline is a prescription medication commonly known as Cylert. As a central nervous system stimulant, pemoline is primarily used to...
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine used for symptoms of allergies and colds, such as sneezing, runny nose, or skin rash....
Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic drug used in treating a particular type of seizure in adults and children over ten when...
Ethosuximide is an anticonvulsant used to control petit mal seizures, commonly called absence seizures. During treatment, patients should be observed...
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where the individual fears being in places or situations from which it may...
Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder that can make it hard to leave your home or feel safe in...
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that presents through extreme fear of situations where escape might be impeded or...
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that can cause sufferers to feel extreme fear and panic in situations where escape might...
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations or places where escape may be difficult or impossible....
People with agoraphobia live in fear of having panic attacks. These episodes can be unpredictable and may cause significant disability....
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder often triggered by an intense fear of open spaces, crowds, or enclosed spaces. People with...
Aging is a natural phenomenon of life, and with it comes impairments to our physical abilities and deteriorating cognitive functions....
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects how a person behaves, thinks, and sees the world. It can majorly impact...