by Dr. Agresti | Mar 6, 2021 | Blog
As an addiction specialist, I see patients abusing substances of all kinds. Today I’d like to talk about alcohol. It is so ingrained and accepted in our society. Pop culture would have you believe that you can’t have any fun or lead a fulfilling life without alcohol....
by Dr. Agresti | Mar 6, 2021 | Blog
Let’s look at the opiates first. An opiate is a narcotic pain killer like Roxycodone, Oxycodone, Loratabs, Loracet, Methadone, Vicodin, Actiq, and Stadol. The action of these drugs may last varying amounts of time and has varying doses. For example, some people can be...
by Dr. Agresti | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
Many alcoholics and/or drug addicts are unable to successfully “work” a recovery program until successful medical detoxification is accomplished. Medicine may be prescribed to reduce or eliminate withdrawal symptoms, cravings, depression, mood swings, anxiety,...
by Dr. Agresti | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
While carrying out your activities of daily living, you are medically assisted to deal with your clinical addiction, which is defined as the compulsive, often uncontrollable use of a substance/drug. After identifying your needs, we develop an individualized plan with...
by Dr. Agresti | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what is Major Depression. He explains the symptoms of major depression; such as, but not limited to, sadness, hopelessness, despair, thoughts...
by Dr. Agresti | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. They may also be restless and seem to be active constantly. Contrary to some beliefs,...
