Baclofen
Baclofen is commonly sold under the brand name of Lioresal. It is a central nervous system depressant used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is primarily used to treat spasticity and cerebral palsy (CB). It produces its effects by activating the GABA receptor, which is similar to the drug phenibut. It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, blocking the release of excitatory transmitters. Just like in fluoxetine, a person experiences withdrawal symptoms, if he discontinues the use of baclofen suddenly. The withdrawal symptoms may include hallucinations, delusion, confusions, disorientation, insomnia, inattention and memory impairments etc.
There are also negative effects on the individual if he overdoses on baclofen. Symptoms may …show more content…
Treatment Plans Summary:
If a person is induced with a neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorder, his life can be made easier and more liveable if certain steps are taken. First, the patient is exposed to psychoeducation. Psychoeducation is the education meant for individuals and their families, who are suffering from a mental health condition or disorder to help them empower themselves and deal with their condition in the most efficient and optimal way possible.
There are various ways to deliver psychoeducation to the people involved. It can be delivered through single psychoeducation (the discussion is done one-to-one with the person affected), family-focused psychoeducation (all the family members of the patient are included) or group psychoeducation (consists of several participants suffering from the same condition). The main purpose of psychoeducation is to educate the individuals about their condition to increase their understanding. They can be more accepting of their condition and display significant positive changes in their everyday
Baclofen is commonly sold under the brand name of Lioresal. It is a central nervous system depressant used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is primarily used to treat spasticity and cerebral palsy (CB). It produces its effects by activating the GABA receptor, which is similar to the drug phenibut. It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, blocking the release of excitatory transmitters. Just like in fluoxetine, a person experiences withdrawal symptoms, if he discontinues the use of baclofen suddenly. The withdrawal symptoms may include hallucinations, delusion, confusions, disorientation, insomnia, inattention and memory impairments etc.
There are also negative effects on the individual if he overdoses on baclofen. Symptoms may …show more content…
Treatment Plans Summary:
If a person is induced with a neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorder, his life can be made easier and more liveable if certain steps are taken. First, the patient is exposed to psychoeducation. Psychoeducation is the education meant for individuals and their families, who are suffering from a mental health condition or disorder to help them empower themselves and deal with their condition in the most efficient and optimal way possible.
There are various ways to deliver psychoeducation to the people involved. It can be delivered through single psychoeducation (the discussion is done one-to-one with the person affected), family-focused psychoeducation (all the family members of the patient are included) or group psychoeducation (consists of several participants suffering from the same condition). The main purpose of psychoeducation is to educate the individuals about their condition to increase their understanding. They can be more accepting of their condition and display significant positive changes in their everyday