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

Different drugs affect your body in different ways.  An opiate is one of the most common types of abused drugs in existence.  While some drugs or substances may slow you down or change how you see things, an opiate will can make you experience what you might think are good feelings.  However, taking an opiate, no matter how good it feels, can be extremely dangerous to your body.  You need to...

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Alcohol Detox: Alcohol Addiction – Detox Wisely! | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Dr. Agresti, a West Palm Beach Psychiatrist discusses Alcohol Detox.  Alcohol detox is different from other drug detox process, in that it can be fatal to the patient.   Know the dangers of alcohol detox and get yourself or a loved one in need help in a medically supervised facility. Alcohol detox is possible! Call Dr. Agresti today to start life Alcohol Addiction free. Tags: alcohol, alcohol...

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Opiates Detox: Suboxone used for Opiate Detox | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Agresti, West Palm Beach Psychiatrist, discusses how Suboxone is used to help Opiate detox. Opiates addictions include codeine, oxycodone, oxycontin, percodan, roxycodone and more. If you or a loved one is addicted, please seek opiate detox help today. Opiate detox is possible! Call Dr. Agresti today to start free Opiate Addiction. Tags: Codeine, dr....

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Depression: The use of Medication for Depression | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Agresti, Psychiatrist in West Palm Beach, Florida, talks about his preferred medications for treating depression.  Depression is more that just feeling sad for a few days.  Psychological symptoms of depression are sadness, lack of desire for fun, hopelessness helplessness, despair, worthlessness, guilt, thoughts of death and dying.  The physical...

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Depression: What Can I Do For Depression? | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

The first step is identifying the illness.  Depression is more that just feeling sad for a few days.  Depression means weeks of being so sad, you start having trouble working or going to school.  You start having problems in relationships.  Problems develop in just taking care of you. People with depression have two types of symptoms.  The first type is psychological.  The second type is...

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Bipolar Disorder: How Do You Treat 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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Opiate Detox: What Do Opiates Do To People? | Drug & Alcohol Detox, Dual Diagnosis & Mental Illness

Treating opiate addiction (Oxycodone, Roxycodone dependency) since 1988 has taught me a few things.  Opiate dependency is all consuming.  Individuals become consumed with getting money for opiates, obtaining opiates and having time to use opiates.  All this mental energy is pulled from other activities.  Resources are taken from loved ones, leisure activities and business.  Individuals using...

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

Friday, June 4th, 2010 http://www.dragresti.com ~ (561) 444-7044 Methadone detox is possible within 6 to 8 weeks.  Detox from Methadone safely and without pain.   Dr. Agresti, West Palm Beach Psychiatrist, talks about how you can detox from a Methadone addiction safely. Methadone detox is possible! Call Dr. Agresti today to start life Methadone free.

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

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...

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