By Dr. Raymond Zakhari There was a time when most men would not go see a psychiatrist. It was better to suck it up and have a drink. Many of those same men have come to realize that strategy stops working. They may bounce from one vice to another trying to fill the void. A void that they…
Addiction
How the addiction you think you have under control is really affecting you
An addiction refers to a condition in which you are dependent on a particular activity, substance, or thing. When you are addicted to something, you have a strong dependency, craving, or compulsion to get or do the thing you are addicted to. This can be an overpowering compulsion that takes over other aspects of your…
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How Substance Abuse Can Affect Mental Health in New York
Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol have at least one type of mental illness, which is why treatment for the underlying mental illness is so important. Almost a third of people who are diagnosed with a mental illness also have substance abuse problems. Dealing with a mental health problem is not easy, especially when…
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Manhattan Home Detox
Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP Dealing with addiction is very difficult. Many people are reluctant to address their addiction and detox from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines because they perceive a significant inconvenience in going away to a program. These people are usually highly successful in their chosen professions and have a tremendous incentive to get clean and…
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Detox and Addiction care Medical House Calls
By Dr. Raymond Zakhari While it may seem obvious in order to stop an addiction one has to stop using the addictive substance. Quitting a narcotics addiction, in particular, can be very uncomfortable, and the discomfort during the initial detoxification process often leads people to abandon their efforts. A medically supervised detox may alleviate some…
Man Therapy: Heal or get off the couch!
Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP The average male much less an alpha male is not going to eagerly lie on a stranger’s couch and discuss their feelings. Feelings for many men are a tactile sensation commonly experienced through the use of their largest organ (the skin). Most men characterize health in terms of function and form. …
Filed Under: Addiction, Medical House Calls, Men’s Health, Mind & Body, Psychiatric House Calls, Psychiatry
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