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Dr. Jose Apud, MD, PHD

Psychiatrist

Dr. Jose Apud is a psychiatrist practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Apud is a medical doctor specializing in the care of treatment-resistant mental health patients and patients with drug-induced movement disorders. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Apud diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Apud 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 medications, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives, and hypnotics. Dr. Apud treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, insomnia, ADD, and other mental illnesses.
40 years Experience
Dr. Jose Apud, MD, PHD
  • Fairfax, VA
  • University of Buenos Aires
  • Accepting new patients

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This is a difficult question to answer. Many people drink because they have an underlying anxiety or mood disorder and self-medicate themselves with alcohol. The best course of action is to consult with a professional who may help you quit drinking and follow you up closely to verify whether your anxiety will decrease or increase after stopping alcohol and whether you have any underlying condition.