Kratom: Panacea or Poison? What is Kratom? Kratom (scientific name: Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family that is native to the jungles of Southeast Asia; specifically found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea. Other names for kratom include thang, kakuam, thom, ketum, and biak. Whatever it’s called and wherever it may be...
How to Interact with the Mentally Ill The purpose of this piece is to help the reader how to interact, both verbally and nonverbally, with people with mental illness; and as a corollary, how to get them the help they need. It’s basically a list of do’s and don’ts that I have compiled in my head over many years of seeing patients and dealing with their loved ones… becomes sometimes the former are...
Let’s talk about depression. First, understand that like most things in life, depression is a spectrum; it is not black and white. Some people have situational depression or very mild depression and do really well with therapy and making some simple life changes. Others might need medication to assist them. Some unfortunately suffer from major depression and find it hard to cope with life. No...
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. alcohol detox drug health...
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http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, discusses why people it is beneficial and best to work with a psychiatrist when detoxing from drugs. Many times drug abuse and drug use come to help with mental illness. If you don’t work on the symptoms of what causes the use of addictive drugs (i.e. depression),...
Dr. Mark Agresti discusses the consequences of binging with drugs and alcohol. Many people will say they don’t have a drug or alcohol problem. They will say, I am not an abuser or user, I only use specific drug or alcohol only so often. Dr. Agresti talks about how this binging on drugs or alcohol comes with consequences. Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist,...
Opioid Addiction and Detox: Buprenorphine vs Methadone Last week, I went over the history of opioids, and it really highlighted the trend of addiction that has always been linked with them. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people are suffering from opioid dependence today. It’s clear that the opioid epidemic isn’t a new phenomenon; for as long as the opium poppy...
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Some individuals are unfortunate enough to suffer from anxiety that does not ever relent, and simply refuses to disappear. If you are one such person, then you will discover suitable anxiety attack relief measures that will help you gain back control and bring normalcy back into your life. Though a particular amount of anxiety is normal and quite typical; when it takes place over a longer period...
