June 2019

Confronting a Spouse About Addiction

Addiction, Alcohol, General Help / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Every evening, when the workday is through, a couple opens up a bottle of wine. They discuss the day's events, nibble on dinner, and watch the setting sun. But as the evening progresses, one of those partners opens up another bottle of wine. Words slur, steps falter, and drunkenness sets in. What started as a [...]

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EMDR Trauma Treatment

Addiction, Alcohol, Dual-Diagnosis Addiction, General Help, Treatment / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) neuro-science Treatment Imagine that moment in the film The Shining where the laughing, rotting old lady climbs out of her bathtub. If you were afraid of that scene, you weren't alone. But if you jumped, screamed, or left the theater, you might feel a bit uncomfortable about that. After all, you

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Does Adderall Cause Withdrawal?

Addiction, Addiction Withdrawal, Drugs, Treatment / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Adderall can cause withdrawal. In fact, a mention of withdrawal symptoms appears on the formal prescription paperwork submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2017. The manufacturers of this drug are open and honest about the fact that the medication lingers within the body. Even so, many people who take Adderall have

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Adderall and Study Drug Addiction and Treatment Options

Addiction, Alcohol, Drugs, Treatment, Types of Addiction / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Your term paper is due tomorrow. You know about that deadline. Even so, you're spending your evening catching up on past episodes of Grey's Anatomy. What's going on? Procrastination is a key part of student life. According to the American Psychological Association, some 95 percent of college students engage in the activity, especially when their

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What Are the Short- and Long-Term Effects of Heroin Abuse?

Addiction, Alcohol, General Help / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Imagine diving into a swimming pool on a hot, sunny, summer's day. You'll jump up into the air, point your arms, bend at the waist, and slip into the water with a splash. Now catalog the dangers of that dive. You could: Slip off the board. Hit your skull on the bottom of the pool.

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Traveling for Treatment: The Benefits

Addiction, Treatment / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

If you’ve called to inquire about admissions, you’ve seen this firsthand. All the centers near you may have weeks-long or months-long waiting lists. If you’re motivated to get help now, why should you wait? And even if the center near you offers care, travel still might be the best option for you. When you think

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