Drug Abuse Center - Lancaster, PALancaster Psychiatrist Doctors for Drug AbuseType of Physician: Psychiatrist What is a Psychiatrist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are skilled in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. He or she is trained to understand the biological, psychological and social components of illness and is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, as well as to evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems. The psychiatrist is also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living. Specialty: Psychiatry Common Name: Psychiatrist Doctors in Lancaster * Maria C Fernando MD & Associates  Peter J Pranckun MD  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  MAPS Behavioral Health  Behavioral Health Specialists  MAPS Behavioral Health  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  Behavioral Health Specialists  Philhaven LAPS  Lancaster County Mental Health Services  Elyan Psychiatry Medical Center  Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Associates  Medical Rehabilitation Associates & Diagnostic Center  Ephrata Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services  Ephrata Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services  Ephrata Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services  Philhaven Hospital  Philhaven Hospital  Philhaven Hospital  Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Services  Meadowlands Center  Meadowlands Center  Wellspan Behavioral Health Services  Meadowlands Center  Meadowlands Center  Meadowlands Center  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wernersville State Hospital  Callowhill Family Therapy  Wernersville State Hospital  Wernersville State Hospital  York Psychiatry Associates  John A Biever MD  Spring Psychological Associates  Hershey Psychiatric Associates  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Neal G Ranen MD PA  Hershey Medical Center  Penn State Behavioral Health  Hershey Medical Center  Hershey Medical Center  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wellspan Behavioral Health  Wellspan Behavioral Health Services  Mary Elizabeth Rahn MD  UPG Behavioral Health  UPG Behavioral Health  PA Counseling Services  Berkshire Psychiatric  DGR Management Inc  DGR Management Inc  DGR Management Inc  DGR Management Inc  Joel K Edelstein MD  The Office of Drs Ho & Chastka  The Office of Drs Ho & Chastka  Center for Mental Health  Wellspan York Guidance Center  Bornemann Psychiatry Associates  St Joseph Medical Center Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic  Robert Mellon MD  Daniel B Block MD  Ralph Dahle DO  Carl A Hoffman Jr. DO  Human Services Inc  Human Services Inc  Commonwealth Affiliates Services Inc  Commonwealth Affiliates Services Inc  Commonwealth Affiliates Services Inc  East Shore Psychiatric Associates PC  East Shore Psychiatric Associates PC  East Shore Psychiatric Associates PC  Pinnacle Health Psychological Associates  Pinnacle Health Psychological Associates  Pinnacle Health Psychological Associates  Pressley Ridge  Edward Russek MD  Drs Altaker & Milke  James MacFadyen MD  Drs Altaker & Milke  Bahman Sholevar MD  Pinnacle Health Milestones  Shawna S Brent MD  Luciano Picchio MD  Lawrence Von Rago MD  Redco Group Behavioral Health Services  Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Services  Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Services  Ali Ahmed MD  Janiece Andrews MD  Amita Sharma Nayyar MD  Holy Spirit Hospital Behavioral Health Center Lancaster, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Drug AbuseWhat is drug addiction?Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences to the individual who is addicted and to those around them. Drug addiction is a brain disease because the abuse of drugs leads to changes in the structure and function of the brain. Although it is true that for most people the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, over time the changes in the brain caused by repeated drug abuse can affect a person's self control and ability to make sound decisions, and at the same time send intense impulses to take drugs. It is because of these changes in the brain that it is so challenging for a person who is addicted to stop abusing drugs. Fortunately, there are treatments that help people to counteract addiction's powerful disruptive effects and regain control. Research shows that combining addiction treatment medications, if available, with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients. Treatment approaches that are tailored to each patient's drug abuse patterns and any co-occurring medical, psychiatric, and social problems can lead to sustained recovery and a life without drug abuse. Similar to other chronic, relapsing diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, or
heart disease, drug addiction can be managed successfully. And, as with other
chronic diseases, it is not uncommon for a person to relapse and begin abusing
drugs again. Relapse, however, does not signal
What happens to your brain when you take drugs?Drugs are chemicals that tap into the brain's communication system and disrupt the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. There are at le... Recommended Reading Related to Drug AbuseLeishmaniasis facts
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