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...
Dr. Mark Agresti discusses the medical treatment options to help those suffering from depression. Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist, Psychiatrist Call (561) 444-7044 or email: info@206.189.200.158 Dr. Agresti today to get psychiatric help today. Learn More Dr. Mark Agresti talks about the treatment options available for depression. Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm...
Steroids: Seductive Today, Sinister Tomorrow An Appointment and Cautionary Tale I got a new patient who came into my office- we’ll call him Rocky- and he said to me, “Ya know, I’m here because I’ve been having trouble with rage.” And then he just looks at me expectantly. After eleven words, he’s waiting for me to open my desk drawer and take out my magic wand. Bing! You’re cured! He’s clearly...
Not being able to sleep during the night can truly be frustrating. Yes, no one has actually been reported of passing away because of lack of rest. However, lack of sleep has been identified as one of the primary causes of reduced productivity of people throughout the day. If you are among those individuals who have been suffering from lack of sleep that you cannot operate well throughout the...
A Coronavirus PSA Before we get to this next blog on suicide, I must say something related to Coronavirus transmission, because I’m tired of yelling it at my television when I see people doing it or talking about it, how “safe” it is. What is it? It’s “elbow love,” bumping elbows with someone to say hello, goodbye, good job, whassup, whatever. Think about this, people: during this viral...
10 Secrets to sleeping Better 1.) Get on a schedule and go to bed at the same time every night. Do the same thing before bed every night. 2.) Sleep in a dark, quiet and cool room. 3.) Sleep on your back with a pillow under your feet. 4.) No eating or drinking 2 hours before bedtime. 5.) No caffeine 14 hours before bedtime. No alcohol or nicotine 4 hours before bedtime. 6.) No sugar 2 hours...
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...
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...
http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what Bipolar Disorder is. He explains the manic side and the depressive side of bipolar disorder. Learn the extremes of the two different behaviors and some of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder medications and treatments should be ones that work...
http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what Bipolar Disorder is. He explains the manic side and the depressive side of bipolar disorder. Learn the extremes of the two different behaviors and some of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder medications and treatments should be ones that work...
