Expert articles on addiction from Dr. Mark Agresti, M.D.
Cychlorphine is slipping in to the illicit drug trade and what it’s doing is resulting in overdose it’s cause it’s 10 times more potent than fentanyl. You can’t
The reasons people stop their addiction to opiates
7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) tablets are sold legally at smoke shops — but act like a potent opioid. A psychiatrist explains the risks and how dependence starts.
Opiate withdrawal ends, but emotional numbness can linger for months. A Palm Beach psychiatrist explains anhedonia after opioids and how to treat it.
Cocaine feels like focus and confidence — until dopamine depletion, crashes, and addiction take over. A psychiatrist explains the productivity myth.
Explore the real effects of nicotine on focus and cognition. Palm Beach nicotine dependence psychiatrist explains the risks and benefits.
High-THC cannabis can trigger psychosis in vulnerable brains. A psychiatrist explains the dopamine pathway, who is most at risk, and the warning signs.
Is red wine really good for your heart? A psychiatrist reviews what alcohol actually does to the brain, heart, and body — and what the science says now.
A psychiatrist separates real cannabis benefits — pain, nausea, sleep — from real risks: psychosis, dependence, and cognitive effects in young brains.
Quit drinking, start gambling? Cross-addiction is real. A psychiatrist explains reward deficiency syndrome and how to break the addiction shuffle.
Post-acute withdrawal (PAWS) can bring months of low mood and cravings after opiates. A Palm Beach psychiatrist explains the timeline and treatments.
Benzo withdrawal is uniquely dangerous: seizures, rebound anxiety, and kindling. A Palm Beach detox physician explains what makes it complicated.
Sports betting apps have fueled a gambling addiction crisis in young men. A psychiatrist on the warning signs, the brain science, and how treatment works.
Baclofen, a GABA-B agonist, can reduce alcohol cravings and anxiety. A Palm Beach psychiatrist explains who it helps, dosing, and the evidence.
Online gambling addiction in young men is a mental health crisis in Palm Beach. Learn signs, treatment, and recovery options from a psychiatrist.
How GLP-1 agonists and sertraline are rewiring the addicted brain to treat gambling addiction. Dr. Mark Agresti explains.
The 2026 digital crisis: how social media addiction and AI relationships are rewiring the human brain. Dr. Mark Agresti explains.
The banana paradox: is this popular fruit an energy superfood or a weight loss risk? Dr. Mark Agresti separates fact from fiction.
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.
Understanding adolescent self-mutilation: causes, treatment, and recovery pathways. Expert psychiatry from Dr. Mark Agresti.
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for bipolar disorder co-occurring with addiction in Palm Beach. Dr. Agresti. Accepting patients. Call 561-760-4107.
Understanding bulimia nervosa: symptoms, dangers, and expert eating disorder treatment from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach. Call 561-760-4107.
Discover why Dr. Mark Agresti is Palm Beach trusted psychiatrist. Expert care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction. Call 561-760-4107.
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring depression and addiction from Dr. Agresti in Palm Beach, FL. Accepting patients. Call 561-760-4107.
The most addictive drugs exert their powerful influence by hijacking the brain's natural reward system, primarily centered around the neurotransmitter...
Insights on digital mental health, social media addiction, and psychiatric wellness from Dr. Mark Agresti in 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....
Given the legalization of marijuana in many states, I wanted to have an open discussion on the ramifications and repercussions of its legalization, and...
https://drmarkagresti.com (561) 760-4107 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains how, as a family...
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...
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....
Patients from throughout West Palm Beach who suffer from Substance Dependence will find effective and compassionate care with Mark Agresti, MD. Dr....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Expert dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders from Dr. Mark Agresti in Palm Beach, FL.
They are medications used to detox people from opiates like Roxycodone, Oxycodone and Loretab. These medications can also be used over long periods of...
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”...
According to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), substance dependence is defined as: When an individual persists...
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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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...
Successful Drug Addiction Treatment Many alcoholics and/or drug addicts are unable to successfully "work" the 12 Steps of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous...