The team at Fifth Avenue Psychiatry aims to help both adults and adolescents with substance abuse and mental health issues.
How To Reverse Psychological Damage From Alcohol Abuse
By
Olga Megwinoff, MD
Published
July 24, 2024
People drink alcohol for many reasons: to relax, celebrate, socialize, or commiserate. When consumed in moderation, alcohol doesn’t typically cause significant harm, but when consumed in excess, it can impact...
Does Therapy Help with Addiction?
By
Samuel Glazer, MD
Published
July 17, 2024
Therapy is an integral part of recovery. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and underlying issues contributing to the addiction. This self-awareness is essential...
The Importance of Routine for Adults with ADHD
By
Olga Megwinoff, MD
Published
July 10, 2024
If you’re a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), juggling the responsibilities of day-to-day life can be overwhelming. Adult ADHD is particularly challenging because you’re most likely balancing a...
The Link Between Psychotic Disorders and Substance Abuse
By
Dr. Britt Gottlich, Psy.D.
Published
July 3, 2024
A psychotic disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a profound disruption in a person's thinking, emotions, and perception of reality. Substance abuse can worsen psychotic symptoms and, sometimes,...
What Nutrient Deficiencies Cause Anxiety?
By
Dr. Hannah Mitchell, PhD, MPH
Published
June 26, 2024
Nutrition and mental health are closely connected. What you eat has a huge impact on how you feel, and many vitamins and minerals have a direct impact on your mental...
Why Alcoholics Can’t Recover On Their Own
By
Olga Megwinoff, MD
Published
June 19, 2024
Those who haven’t experienced alcoholism themselves may be inclined to believe that someone with a drinking problem can solve it if they simply stop drinking. As much as that is...