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Using Ketamine for Depression Treatment
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional antidepressant medications and psychotherapy have been used for decades, a groundbreaking approach has recently emerged: the…
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Sex, Drugs and Spreadsheets: Dr. Glazer Treats Wall Street’s Addiction Surge
Dr. Glazer and Fifth Avenue Psychiatry were recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. Read the full article here.
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Mental Health Struggles and Management Among Dentists
A Silent Epidemic: Mental Health Struggles in the Field of Dentistry In the healthcare profession, mental health issues, especially those concerning substance abuse, are rarely discussed. In fact, dentists and…
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Why Dentists and Oral Surgeons Are at High Risk for Substance Abuse
High Substance Abuse Among Dentists and Oral Surgeons Several factors contribute to dentists being at risk for substance abuse and addiction. With a high demand for perfect performance, the isolation…
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The Psychology of Addiction
Understanding the Stages of Addiction To understand the psychology behind addiction, it is important to start with the basic of the behavior. If you understand the root causes, an addiction…
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Substance Abuse & Addiction Among Health Care Professionals
New York Health Care Professionals and Substance Abuse Disorders Despite societal perceptions of healthcare professionals and preconceived ideologies, these professionals are just as susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse as…
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What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
Dr. Britt Gottlich and Fifth Avenue Psychiatry were featured in an article by Verywell Mind. Read the article here.
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3 Signs a Person is Self-Medicating: Substance Use and Mental Illness
Substance Use and Mental Health: Why People Self-Medicate Self-medication refers to the use of drugs or alcohol as an attempt to manage issues related to mental health. According to the…
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Stimulant Addiction in the Professional World
How Do Stimulants Work Stimulants work on the nervous system to improve cognitive function and alertness, increasing the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. These natural chemicals help to…
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