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April 23, 2015
by Lee Kehoe, MS, LMHC, NCC

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Acetaminophen Linked to Numbing Emotions

April 23, 2015 07:55 by Lee Kehoe, MS, LMHC, NCC  [About the Author]

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A recent study out of Ohio State University found that Acetaminophen may be numbing emotions in addition to physical pain. Acetaminophen is a common compound found in multiple over the counter drugs, the most widely used being Tylenol. There have been numerous studies measuring the effectiveness of acetaminophen on different forms and intensities of pain, but this study is the first to examine the possible emotional impact of acetaminophen. [More]