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No one purposely sets foot on the path to addiction. Did you know it takes just 28 days to become physically dependent upon prescription pain medicine? Some addicts begin using pills legitimately for pain treatment. Using medication differently than the prescribed plan greatly increases risk for developing addiction. Other addicts start by trying prescription pills …
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a month dedicated in rising awareness of suicide and the ways we as a community can prevent it. During this month, organizations all over the country are sharing resources that can help prevent suicide attempts or thoughts, and help others understand the ways they can support those …
Dr. Rishi Kakar is Segal Institute’s Principal Investigator and Associate Medical Director, he’s also the Principal Investigator at Atlantic Shores Hospital and the West Broward Outpatient Clinic, and maintains an active private practice with Compass Health Systems. He conducts clinical trials for phase I-IV studies in indications including ADHD in children, adolescents and adults, depression, …
For a few weeks every 2 years, the world’s elite athletes gather under the spotlight and are scrutinized for their physical feats. We marvel at their speed, stamina, and skill. For these three Olympic champions who have overcome mental health issues, their mental strength might be even more impressive than their physical abilities- and that’s …
You just got diagnosed with bipolar disorder…now what? You might be feeling confused, angry, and maybe even relieved, but just know this- you are not alone. Over 5 million people in the US live with some form of bipolar disorder and it’s possible to control bipolar disorder and lead a happy, healthy, productive life. Here …
Despite the fact that we’re in the middle of what the CDC calls an opioid “epidemic” the shame of addiction keeps many stories and truths under wraps. The situation is so serious, Congress passed a bipartisan bill, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act last month to combat the addiction crisis. Nearly 10 million Americans were …
If you’re having pelvic pains and skipped periods, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Your body could be trying to tell you something Here are some potentially serious signs that call for a visit to your doctor, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Problem periods/missed periods. It’s important to …
Does something seem off, down there? You may have a vaginal infection. We have gynecologist Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, MD here to explain the different types of vaginal infection. Are you or a loved one living with a Vaginal Infection? Contact Segal Institute at 1-877-SEGAL-88 OR fill out the form below to see if you qualify for …
A new report shows that 1 in 9 adolescents aged 12-17 years have experienced major depression. There’s a lot of turmoil and uncertainty in the teenage years so it’s not always easy to differentiate between depression and normal growing pains. Know that depression isn’t run of the mill moodiness. There’s no single cause of adolescent …
Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the United States; it affects more than 3 million Americans of a wide range of ages, races, and ethnicity. Anemia is identified by low levels of red blood cells in the blood. Red blood cells (RBCs) deliver oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. …
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