Author name: Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.

What is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder?

Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, directly affect nearly 21 million people across the United States. Of course everyone experiences moodiness from time to time, but having a mood disorder is much different than feeling grumpy because you didn’t get enough sleep. Mood disorders usually occur because there is an imbalance in the […]

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Signs and Symptoms of Xanax Withdrawal

Like any substance, Xanax carries the risk of withdrawal symptoms — even when taken as prescribed. While the risk of dependency is greater when you misuse Xanax or take doses higher than prescribed, you might experience different signs and symptoms of Xanax withdrawal if you suddenly stop taking Xanax. If you are concerned about your

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Bipolar Depression vs Borderline Personality Disorder

Approximately 2.3 million Americans are currently diagnosed with bipolar depression, which is one of the most common depressive disorders in the world. On top of that, roughly 1.4% of the population experiences borderline personality disorder, another mental illness that impacts mood. These two particular mental illnesses are often compared to each other and sometimes even

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Understanding Neuroscience Of Addiction

Understanding the neuroscience of addiction can help you understand the nature of your disease. While some believe that alcohol or drug addiction are character flaws or due to a lack of morals, neuroscience says otherwise. Like other chronic diseases, addiction can be treated, and you can recover from this disease. Addiction Is A Chronic Disease

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How TMS Therapy Can Help OCD

Anxiety disorders impact more people across the United States than any other mental health conditions. Specifically, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects up to 7.9% of the American population, making it one of the most prevalent anxiety disorders. OCD can be extremely difficult to live with, especially when it is left untreated. Thankfully, this particular type of

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