February 2022

What Is Secondary Trauma?

PTSD, Trauma / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

It’s important to understand what secondary trauma means before we dive into the science behind it. Secondary trauma happens because our brains do not know how to process traumatic events. It’s not uncommon for people to feel guilty after witnessing someone else’s trauma. For example, if you see someone being attacked, you might feel angry […]

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The New Meth: P2P

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Types of Addiction / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

The P2P drug is a new form of methamphetamine made by mixing and heating two chemicals together. This process creates a chemical called phenyl-2-propenal, which is similar to amphetamine. Phenyl-2-propenal (P2P) is not regulated like other types of methamphetamine. Once people start using this addictive drug, they may want more and more of it. What

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What Questions to ask a Psychologist or Counselor

Mental Health, Services / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Seeking help for your mental health disorder can be overwhelming. You know that attending therapy or counseling is a good first step, but you are not sure what to expect. That’s okay. If you believe you have a psychological condition that needs treatment you’ll want to know what questions to ask a psychologist or counselor

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The Different Levels Of Alcoholism

Addiction, Alcohol / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

According to MedlinePlus, alcoholism is a severe alcohol use disorder (AUD). Alcoholism is also one of the most common mental health disorders, affecting around 15 million Americans over 18. There are different levels of alcoholism with varying severity. The History of Research on Levels of Alcoholism and Addiction Research in alcoholism and addiction is relatively

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I Think I’m Having an Anxiety Attack: Signs and Symptoms

Anxiety, Treatment / Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health problems in America today. It affects more than 40 million Americans. Most people with anxiety disorders don’t seek treatment because they think it will make them worse or that it is a waste of time. But there are many effective treatments available, including medications and

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