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Pain catastrophizing makes pain feel worse by amplifying fear and helplessness. CBT offers proven tools-self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation-to break the cycle and reduce distress. Learn how it works and how to start.

Pediatric medication safety is critical because children's bodies process drugs differently than adults. Learn how weight-based dosing, proper storage, and clear instructions can prevent life-threatening errors.

Kava may help with anxiety, but combining it with medications can cause severe liver damage. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how to spot early warning signs, and safer alternatives that won't risk your health.

SSRI antidepressants can cause serotonin syndrome when mixed with other drugs like tramadol, linezolid, or St. John’s wort. Learn which combinations are dangerous, how to spot symptoms, and what to do to stay safe.

Pregnancy can trigger sleep apnea, reflux, and positioning challenges that disrupt rest. Learn how CPAP, side sleeping, and wedge pillows reduce risks of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes-backed by clinical studies and real patient results.

Combining insulin with beta-blockers can mask low blood sugar symptoms, leading to dangerous hypoglycemia unawareness. Learn how to recognize the risks, choose safer medications, and protect yourself with monitoring and education.

Opioid agreements and PDMPs are essential tools for safe pain management. Learn how these systems work together to prevent misuse, protect patients, and guide responsible prescribing in 2025.

Bulk purchasing of generic medications can cut drug costs by 20% or more for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, short-dated stock, and secondary distributors help save money without sacrificing quality.

Vaccine generics don't exist like drug generics - complex manufacturing, patent controls, and global supply chains create deep inequities in access. High-income countries hoard doses while low-income nations rely on imports, even when they produce most of the world's vaccines.

Liver disease reduces the body's ability to clear drugs, leading to dangerous buildup. Learn how enzyme changes, blood flow, and drug type affect dosing-and what medications are safest.