Inside The “Bubble” Of Addiction And Broken Resiliency
Drug and alcohol abuse can halt a person’s ability to build resiliency, making hard times more difficult without learned coping mechanisms.
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Dr. Ashish Bhatt, MD, MRO is a leading physician, addiction medicine specialist, and psychiatrist. He has been involved in medical and administrative leadership roles at numerous treatment centers and has helped guide the development of both public and private substance abuse and dual diagnosis facilities.
Drug and alcohol abuse can halt a person’s ability to build resiliency, making hard times more difficult without learned coping mechanisms.
When we abuse drugs or alcohol, it removes us from the current moment. This can turn into a cycle and result in an absence of presence.
Each individual has building blocks that make them more or less likely to develop an addiction, such as genetics and environment.
It’s something the majority of Americans consume, but also an addictive substance. Dr. Bhatt explains how alcohol works in the brain.
What do you do when your loved one is abusing drugs and alcohol? Dr. Bhatt addresses this sensitive topic and gives expert advice.
Dr. Bhatt is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His expertise allows him to recognize various illnesses which occur throughout his patients’ lifespan. Dr. Bhatt is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, as well as being a Certified Medical Officer. He has extensive experience in a variety of substance abuse treatment programs, psychiatric and co-occuring diagnosis programs for both adults and adolescents, and has served as the Chief Medical Officer for regional and national behavioral health companies.
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