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Dr. Albert Allick, MD
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Albert P. Allick, MD, is a top psychiatrist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Quality Life Counseling in Fargo, ND. His areas of expertise cover all facets of psychiatry. He is especially experienced in treating trauma and grief, providing palliative care, teaching leadership skills, and delivering mindfulness-based CBT. With twenty-one years of experience as a psychiatrist, he is licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In addition to his work in private practice, Dr. Allick maintains hospital privileges at Vibra Hospital of Fargo and Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, ND.
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What doctor treats alcohol addiction?
All doctors do.
Can you fix drug addiction?
You can treat with medication and individual therapy and choose not to drink. Alcoholism is genetic. So like the color of your hair if you dont like the color you can dye it but READ MORE
You can treat with medication and individual therapy and choose not to drink. Alcoholism is genetic. So like the color of your hair if you dont like the color you can dye it but you still have that hair color
Can you treat alcohol addiction?
Yes I do treat alcohol addiction
Which antidepressants are bad for my health?
Many antidepressants can be bad for your health. You always have to weigh risk and benefits. Celexa can prolong QTC interval. Remeron, Paxil, Prozac you can gain weight. Side effect READ MORE
Many antidepressants can be bad for your health. You always have to weigh risk and benefits. Celexa can prolong QTC interval. Remeron, Paxil, Prozac you can gain weight. Side effect of Effexor can increase blood pressure. Side effect of Wellbutrin lower seizure threshold. With that being said. Not every patient has side effects. Paxil and celexa can cause heart issues for inuterune fetus if a mother was taking them. You just have to know risk benefits and side effects of medication and person experience when deciding on antidepressants
Can physical activity help depression?
Yes one of the neutransmitters that is low is norepinephrine and when we exercise we increase the release of norepinephrine. Also study show women has more benefit with weight READ MORE
Yes one of the neutransmitters that is low is norepinephrine and when we exercise we increase the release of norepinephrine. Also study show women has more benefit with weight lifting exercise. Running has studys showing benefits as well as other exercise
How long should I drink antidepressants for depression?
FDA recommends that with your first depressive episode you treat the depression until it is remission for 1 year. If you have break through depression before the year you reset READ MORE
FDA recommends that with your first depressive episode you treat the depression until it is remission for 1 year. If you have break through depression before the year you reset the time until symptom free. The reason why is that you can treat depression with medication and individual therapy. When compared medication and therapy look the same after 1 year. If you you have 3 major depressions it is thought that a person will need antidepressants for the rest of their life unless the do therapy.
Can alcohol addiction go away on its own?
Part of addiction is genetic. And diagnosis is based on behavior. Therefore it cant go away on its own. One must change behavior and address unresolved issues of alcoholism. And READ MORE
Part of addiction is genetic. And diagnosis is based on behavior. Therefore it cant go away on its own. One must change behavior and address unresolved issues of alcoholism. And for some people once an alcoholic always an alcoholic and can never drink again
Can I take medications for anxiety?
Medication can be very helpful for anxiety but the number one treatment is CBT cognitive behavioral Therapy. Medication may help in decreasing anxiety so you are able to learn READ MORE
Medication can be very helpful for anxiety but the number one treatment is CBT cognitive behavioral Therapy. Medication may help in decreasing anxiety so you are able to learn and master CBT quicker then without medication. If the anxiety is affecting sleep, energy, concentration and so forth.
Are panic attacks dangerous?
Although panic attacks can be scary. No one has died from one.
What can I take instead of antidepressants?
Some people have used St. John’s wart with benefit. 5HTP has been shown to help balance 5 hydroxytryptophan serotonin with L theanine vitamin B and folate. Max dosage was 150mg READ MORE
Some people have used St. John’s wart with benefit. 5HTP has been shown to help balance 5 hydroxytryptophan serotonin with L theanine vitamin B and folate. Max dosage was 150mg per day. Lithium orotate 10 mg over the counter has been shown to have some benefits. In addition mindfulness-based CBT. Behavioral changes and insight-oriented ha down to have the benefit.
