I am quoted in this article about how anemia can mimic mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety or even alcohol or drug withdrawal. Check it […]
Hi Everyone! I am super excited to announce the official launch of my consulting firm, Nzinga A. Harrison MD, LLC. The firm is focused on providing […]
Anxiety disorders are so common in individuals with chronic headaches that the recommendation is for all headache patients to be screened for psychiatric disorders. The fact […]
The world was saddened by the news of Amy Winehouse's death yesterday. Although reports have not been confirmed, it is almost certain that illicit drug use […]
Suboxone can definitely be successful in the young population who wants to get sober from opiates--including those you've mentioned in your question, as well as Heroin. Although […]
The short answer is no. Alcoholism is defined by more than just one event. Broadly defined, Alcoholism is continued drinking despite recurrent consequences. Meaning, if Hines […]
Psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians use a multi-axial system of diagnosis. The multi-axial system, meaning making diagnoses on several different axes, is designed to address […]
The Global Assessment of Functioning, also known as the GAF is also 100-point scale that Psychiatrists and mental health clinicians use to score overall psychological, social […]
My estranged husband is in treatment for his addictions, and even though we've separated, I am considering a reconciliation now that he's in treatment. What do I need to be aware of?
