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Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Still using drugs even though it's affecting my emotions or thinking
Can't stop using drugs despite my family ties becoming strained
Feeling anxious and uncomfortable after stopping drugs
Keep having traumatic flashbacks after taking drugs
Sweating and heart racing when running out of drugs
Can't stop using drugs for more than a few days
Can't remember what happened after I took drugs
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Drug abuse can cause problems with physical health, mental health, relationships with other people or the community, employment, income, education, housing, legal problems or many other things.
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Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Problems associated with drug abuse
Possible Causes
Generally, Problems associated with drug abuse can be related to:
Drug use disorder
Substance use disorder is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to an inability to control the use of legal or illegal drugs or medications. Substances like alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are also considered drugs.
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Have you considered reducing drug use?
Have you ever used stimulants, narcotics, or other illegal drugs before?
Has drug use affected your job or family relationships?
Do you feel guilty or regretful about using drugs?
Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms from drug use?
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Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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