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Is diazepam a controlled substance?

By SingleCare Team, Jan 6, 2025 On top of that, “diazepam is unique in that it is among the benzodiazepines with the longest half-life,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “This is how long it stays in your system—for diazepam, it takes 30–56 hours to eliminate half the drug […]

Can you take Vyvanse and Adderall together?

By Leandra Beabout, Dec 31, 2024 “In some cases, I will prescribe Vyvanse in the morning with a small lower dose of Adderall around noontime for people who need the benefit of the medication to last longer into the day,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician and the founder of  […]

How to Talk With Your Partner About Bipolar Disorder

By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 30, 2024 Introducing this topic during the “want to keep dating?” phase is often logical timing, according to Alex Dimitriu, M.D. a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in California. “Try starting with an emphasis on what’s good in the relationship and your desire to continue being together,” he […]

What Happens in Your Brain When You’re Angry, According to Psychology

By Kendra Cherry, MSEd , Dec 30, 2024 “Anger is a very old and fundamental emotion,” says psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD. “During such episodes, the emotional system becomes more active, while the prefrontal cortex (the thinking brain) gets suppressed. This can lead to irrational or regrettable behavior, intense outbursts, or violence at its worst.” Click HERE for the full article.

8 Parenting Trends We Hope to Say ‘Goodbye’ to in 2025

By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 30, 2024 “Infant sleep can be quite challenging, especially in the first year,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “I’ve often compared this to a residency program in medicine due to being on call all night.”  Dr. Dimitru suggests […]