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Dr. Andrew Kwait, MD
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
<p>Dr. Andrew Kwait is a psychiatrist practicing in Salem, MA. Dr. Kwait is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kwait diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kwait may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Kwait treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.Dr. Kwait specializes in the treatment of Addiction Disorders utilizing medication assisted treatment.</p>
48 years
Experience
Dr. Andrew Kwait, MD
- Salem, MA
- Cornell University Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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What will happen if paranoid schizophrenia isn't treated?
Recurrent episodes of psychosis are toxic to the brain and overtime resulting in treatment refractoriness meaning medications no longer are effective
Is OCD associated with drug addiction?
Not generally
How do I approach my son about his eating disorder?
Start with your pediatrician
Can antidepressants make me really tired?
Some anti-depressants have sedation as a potential side effect
What are common side effects of Zoloft?
Loose stools
Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?
Appetite suppression and insomnia
Why does depression have a genetic factor?
Lowes medical disorders are multi-factorial in origin and/or a combination of environmental stress and one’s genetic composition.
Is it possible to have a food addiction?
Binge eating disorder is a well established psychiatric disorder
Do support programs have a lot of success?
Medication assisted treatment has a better prognosis with counseling, 12 step groups or other forms of psychosocial support
How is geriatric depression treated?
They can be very effectively treated with low-dose antidepressant medication
