John Platt
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Medicine
26682 Avenida Las Palmas Dana Point California, 92629About
Dr. John Platt is an Addiction Psychiatrist practicing in Dana Point, California. Dr. Platt evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people who suffer from impulse control conditions related to addiction. As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Platt is a substance abuse expert, and is trained to fully understand the biological science behind addiction, in order to properly treat each patient.
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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol?
By Patty Bell, Interventionist, Capo by the SeaPeople might enjoy consuming a glass of wine or a couple of beers to experience the relaxing effects of alcohol. Because alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, it slows the heart and respiratory rates and swiftly induces feelings...
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