Manic Depressive Illness | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, shares his in-office video that educates his patients on the symptoms, troubles and hardships of Bipolar Disorder.  Learn about the manic and the depressive sides to bipolar disorder. Call Dr. Agresti today to get help with Bipolar...

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Alcoholism | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

It’s the Holy Grail in the world of addiction to find drugs that will block the craving for alcohol. There are three medications on the market that have been studied and show some benefits. Pros and Cons of Drug Used for Alcohol Dependency or to Block Craving Campral, also known as Acamprosate, is used to block craving. Studies have found a reduced incidence of relapse with veterans in...

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Mental Illness | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Depression usually starts out simple. For my patient, Cindy, for example, it began with down days during her first semester in college, when she wouldn’t get out of bed. She did not leave her apartment, wore sweat pants all the time, stopped doing her hair and makeup, gave up her spin class, and neglected her bathing and hygiene. As time went on, she became more and more isolated from her...

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The Most Important Relationship Is With Yourself | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

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...

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Manic Depression | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, shares his in-office video that educates his patients on the symptoms, troubles and hardships of Bipolar Disorder.  Learn about the manic and the depressive sides to bipolar disorder. Call Dr. Agresti today to get help with Bipolar...

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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Something horrible has happened to you or someone close to you. For example a near death experience, a car accident, war experiences or being a victim of a violent crime. The disorder can be divided into four parts the first is trauma, the second is re-experiencing the trauma, the third is avoiding anything which is a reminder of the trauma and finally the fourth is increased arousal. Traumas...

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Detox: What are Suboxone and Subutex? Part 3 | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what are Subutex and Suboxone.  He explains the other common names for Subutex and Suboxone.  Learn how Subutex and Suboxone are used to help aid in drug detox. Call Dr. Agresti today to get help with Drug & Alcohol Addiction. Tags: alcohol addiction,...

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Bipolar Disorder | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

The treatment depends on what state the individual is in and how severe.  Manic patients have a wide range of symptoms.  The severely agitated and psychiatric manic patient needs hospitalization and treatment with antipsychotics, like Risperdal, Seroquel, Geodon, and Zyprexa.  The less severe forms of mania respond to Depakote, Lamictal, Trileptal, Lithium, Abilify, Topamax and Zonegran.  The...

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Are there any Prescription Drugs that will Block the Cravings of Alcohol | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

It’s the Holy Grail in the world of addiction to find drugs that will block the craving for alcohol. There are three medications on the market that have been studied and show some benefits. Pros and Cons of Drug Used for Alcohol Dependency or to Block Craving Campral, also known as Acamprosate, is used to block craving. Studies have found a reduced incidence of relapse with veterans in...

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