By Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP Psychotherapy can be a helpful tool for people who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues. It can help you to understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and difficult emotions. If you are considering psychotherapy, it is important to
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The Link Between Marijuana Use and Teenage Mental Health: Insights from Recent Research
As parents and caregivers, it is important to stay informed about the potential risks associated with teenage marijuana use. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) sheds light on the impact of recreational cannabis use on the mental health of adolescents. The findings are concerning, highlighting a higher likelihood
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Detoxing from opioids is the first step in controlling the chaos caused by addiction. There are many opioid detox options in New York City. One of the lesser-known and most convenient options in Manhattan is the home detox solution. Most opioid detox programs may admit you to an inpatient facility. The inpatient detox comes with
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Addiction can take many forms (Drug addiction, alcoholism, pain medication addiction). People often self-medicate with chemically addictive substances. They also engage in behaviors such as gaming, gambling, and sex addiction (more accurately called compulsive sexual behaviors) to help themselves feel better if only for a short time. Some medications ensure successful addiction recovery. Addiction takes
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What is Men’s Psychiatry? Is that a thing? Once upon a time, most men wouldn’t dare visit a psychiatrist. 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 cannot
Read MoreHow the Addiction You Think You Have Under Control Is Really Affecting You
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 that thing. This can be an overpowering compulsion that takes over other aspects of your life. Many times, people use
Read MoreHow Substance Abuse Can Affect Mental Health in New York City
Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol have at least one type of mental illness. This 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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Dealing with addiction is very difficult. Many people are reluctant to address their addiction and detox from alcohol, opioids, and 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 sober. Home Detox Now
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It may seem obvious, but 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 of the suffering associated with narcotics
Read MoreMan 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. Most men characterize health in terms of function and form. If it works well and looks good they are fine. Manly Men similar to my seasoned citizens do not
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