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Why Adderall Misuse Happens in Competitive Careers
Workplace pressure can make risky choices feel practical. Read about the factors that can make Adderall misuse feel justified in competitive careers.
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Chronic Pain, Depression, & Addiction: Breaking the Pain Cycle with Psychological Treatments
By: Dr. Hannah Mitchell, PhD, MPH Chronic pain, or persistent pain that frequently interferes with life and professional activities, affects approximately one in five people in the United States.1 Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons individuals seek medical care. It is often a symptom of common chronic conditions including but not limited…
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The Importance of Addiction Treatment for Professionals
Although the image of people struggling with addiction rarely includes white-collar professionals in executive positions, the truth is that addiction is widespread among white-collar professionals. Within high-paying professions lies high stress and high demand for production, leading these professionals down a path that includes drug and alcohol abuse as a way to cope. Addiction affects…
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Adderall Addiction in the Workplace
By Britt Gottlich, Psy.D. At Fifth Avenue Psychiatry, we often get new clients seeking stimulant medications for ADHD. These individuals are usually surprised with how cautious we tend to be with these medications, as our NYC psychiatrists require new or recent neuropsychological testing to confirm this diagnosis rather than just handing out medications based on…
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