Addiction in Pregnant Women Pregnancy is a critical period characterized by profound developmental changes. Maternal behaviors during this time, particularly substance use, significantly influence both prenatal and postnatal outcomes. Despite widespread awareness of the…
Russian War Soldiers Struggle with Substance Abuse The ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, sparked by Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalating into open warfare in 2022, has brought to light myriad psychological and…
How Socioeconomic Factors Play a Role in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes. It is also a period of heightened vulnerability…
Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.
