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Psychotropic Drugs and Biblical Counseling
Dr. Laura Hendrickson
www.drlaurahendrickson.com
What Medicines Are Given For Emotional Pain?
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Drugs That Improve Feelings
Drugs that induce relaxation
Medicine for serious pain
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Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin
Often given to those who have emotional pain
Because pain and depression co-occur
Because pain feels worse when depressed
o Relaxation is a side effect of pain meds
Can lead to addiction
o Confusion is also a side effect, anxiety,
depression
Alcohol and street drugs
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Act in similar manner to pain meds
Produce less pain relief and more relaxation
Even more addiction danger
Can produce confusion, anxiety, depression
Tranquilizers
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Xanax, Ativan
Also act similarly, but withmore relaxation
Addiction potential
Can produce confusion, anxiety, depression
Sleeping pills
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