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GLP-1 & Sertraline: Gambling Off-Switch
How GLP-1 agonists and sertraline are rewiring the addicted brain to treat gambling addiction. Dr. Mark Agresti explains.
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Expert articles on addiction from Dr. Mark Agresti, M.D.
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The 2026 Digital Crisis: Social Media & AI
The 2026 digital crisis: how social media addiction and AI relationships are rewiring the human brain. Dr. Mark Agresti explains.
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The banana paradox: energy, superfood, or weight loss risk
The banana paradox: is this popular fruit an energy superfood or a weight loss risk? Dr. Mark Agresti separates fact from fiction.
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Bipolar Type 2: Ultimate Guide to Treatment and Recovery
Ultimate guide to bipolar type 2 treatments and recovery. Expert mood disorder care from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach, FL. Call 561-760-4107.
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Adolescent Self-Harm: Treatment & Recovery
Understanding adolescent self-mutilation: causes, treatment, and recovery pathways. Expert psychiatry from Dr. Mark Agresti.
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Dual Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for bipolar disorder co-occurring with addiction in Palm Beach. Dr. Agresti. Accepting patients. Call 561-760-4107.
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Bulimia Nervosa: The Silent Storm
Understanding bulimia nervosa: symptoms, dangers, and expert eating disorder treatment from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach. Call 561-760-4107.
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Why Dr. Mark Agresti Is Palm Beach Top Psychiatrist
Discover why Dr. Mark Agresti is Palm Beach trusted psychiatrist. Expert care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction. Call 561-760-4107.
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Co-Occurring Depression and Drug Addiction: Dual Diagnosis
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring depression and addiction from Dr. Agresti in Palm Beach, FL. Accepting patients. Call 561-760-4107.
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The Most Addictive Drugs
The most addictive drugs exert their powerful influence by hijacking the brain's natural reward system, primarily centered around the neurotransmitter...
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Digital Addiction Disorder
Insights on digital mental health, social media addiction, and psychiatric wellness from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach, FL.
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Substance Abuse - Mental Health Treatment West Palm Beach FL
Substance Abuse is a condition that can affect anyone including residents of West Palm Beach. Substance abuse is a form of substance-related disorder....
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Is Marijuana For You
Given the legalization of marijuana in many states, I wanted to have an open discussion on the ramifications and repercussions of its legalization, and...
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How to Help a Family Member who is an Addict?
https://drmarkagresti.com (561) 760-4107 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains how, as a family...
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Arizona Shootings
I have been thinking about the recent Arizona shootings where Gabrielle Giffords, a federal judge, a 3-year-old, and a half-dozen other people were shot...
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How to Beat Fear of Coronavirus
Coronavirus, covid-19…the mere mention of these names strikes fear into the hearts of people that have one thing in common: they live on planet earth....
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Substance Dependence
Patients from throughout West Palm Beach who suffer from Substance Dependence will find effective and compassionate care with Mark Agresti, MD. Dr....
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Video Game Addiction
Recently, I took my son and four of his friends fishing in the Bahamas. We had a fishing boat at our disposal, a beautiful beach and great weather, and I...
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Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse: Beware
Not too long ago, four local elementary school children ended up on respirators in the ICU after they each took 20 Coricidin tablets to get high. It was a...
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What is Subutex/Suboxone?
They are medications used to detox people from opiates like Roxycodone, Oxycodone and Loretab. These medications can also be used over long periods of...
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What Are Addicted People Thinking?
Initially the attraction is euphoria taking a mini vacation. Someone once told me getting high is like God putting a warm blanket around you and rubbing...
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Hidden Dangers of Marijuana
Dr. Mark Agresti discusses the hidden dangers of marijuana use. Call (561) 760-4107 or email: info@drmarkagresti.com Dr. Agresti today to get psychiatric...
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Sex Addicts Fight Obsessions
Dr. Agresti was interviewed by WPBF Local ABC Channel 25 in South Florida. News Channel 25 asked Dr. Agresti, as a psychiatry expert, his professional...
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You Might Be An Addict
The “Opioid Crisis” is all over the news these days, thanks to cheap heroin cut with fentanyl and heaven-knows-what-else that’s filling up morgue drawers...
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Marijuana Isn't as Harmless as You Think
Marijuana has been used by so many people and is so immersed in our culture that people don’t respect it dangers. Working with adolescents with mental...
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Substance-Related Disorder
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach, FL.
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What Is Subutex/Suboxone?
They are medications used to detox people from opiates like Roxycodone, Oxycodone and Loretab. These medications can also be used over long periods of...
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What is Subutex/Suboxone?”
They are medications used to detox people from opiates like Roxycodone, Oxycodone and Loretab. These medications can also be used over long periods of...
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Understanding Substance Abuse
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to a maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent. The term “drug abuse”...
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Substance Dependence
According to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), substance dependence is defined as: When an individual persists...
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The Growing Problem of Meth Addiction Among Teens
Meth is one of the most addictive illegal substances available today. Unfortunately Meth addiction has been on the rise among teens across the country for...
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Contact Dr. Agresti for Treatment
Follow Us: Contact Us u Please feel free to address your individual concerns with the health care providers at Mark G. Agresti, M.D. & Associates 2010...
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Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment
When treatment for the abuse of prescription drugs is necessary, the most important pieces of information you can provide to a drug rehab or drug detox...
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Mark G. Agresti, M.D. - Drug Addiction Treatment
Successful Drug Addiction Treatment Many alcoholics and/or drug addicts are unable to successfully "work" the 12 Steps of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous...