I’ve been a psychiatrist for a long time, and my patients say: “I don’t have a problem. I don’t use drugs (alcohol) every day.” Then they tell me some version of the “binge” story, and I’ve seen some pretty severe ones. They might start out by saying: “You know, every two weeks, I just have to go out and binge drink.” And then they say, “I’ll have 12 drinks.” Or. “I’ll have a bottle of wine.” ...
Victims of depression describe it as a black curtain of despair coming down over their lives. In truth, lots of people diagnosed with depression have perpetual spells of apathy, where they feel like they have no energy to do anything, or they can’t concentrate. Others might experience sensations of irritation, although there seems to be no reason for feeling so. The symptoms of depression vary...
I want to share two stories to help those with drug problems — or those with loved ones who have drug problems — see how addiction works and how it can be overcome. My clients, Belle and Bob, were both addicts. Belle managed to dig herself out. Bob did not. At the most basic level, these two people had bad relationships with themselves. It really all comes down to that. Improve your relationship...
Marijuana has been used by so many people and is so immersed in our culture that people don’t respect it dangers. Working with adolescents with mental illness, marijuana is the biggest problem, I face as a psychiatrist. Every adolescent tells me the same thing: “It’s natural”, “They are going to make it legal”, “Marijuana helps me sleep”, “Marijuana relaxes me”, Marijuana is harmless”, “Nobody...
How do you know when alcohol is negatively affecting someone you love? What should you do when you suspect that someone you know is suffering from an alcohol addiction? This article will help you discover signs and symptoms so that you can be prepared to take the proper action against alcohol abuse and addiction. First, let’s consider the facts. Someone you know or love drinks heavy amounts of...
Most of the patient population in my practice are millennials. There are varying opinions on the age of this group, but for my purposes, I go with 40 and under. It seems like all I hear about these days is that this group, these people, have ruined EVERYTHING, and frankly, I’m sick of it. Listen, the older generation blaming problems on the younger generation is certainly not new; it’s always...
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Dr. Mark G. Agresti, M.D. P.A. Mark G. Agresti, M.D. P.A. Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry. Dr. Agresti was raised in New Jersey and came to Florida after completing medical training. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans, LA for premed. The Chicago Medical School for medical school, and completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is Board...
What events cause this and how to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He explains the different types of events that can lead to post traumatic stress disorder. Learn the behaviors and some of the treatments used for post traumatic...
January 6, 2018 THE RIGHT APPROACH TO THE OPIOD CRISIS As a practicing doctor with certification in psychiatry and having worked in Palm Beach County for the past 25 years, my views on the current opioid epidemic are the result of my daily contact with addicts, their families, the medical community, law enforcement and the judicial system. My work has taken me from the E.R. to the inpatient...
