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The Drug and Alcohol Detox Clinic of South Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
The Drug and Alcohol Detox Clinic of South Mississippi
Hattiesburg , MS
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I am a Johns Hopkins trained, Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. I am also Board Certified in General/Adult Psychiatry as well as Addictionology. I have been in practice for over 20 years and have treated over 18,000 children. I am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional for the Department of Transportation and a Medical Review Officer. I have written a book on behavior problems available on Kindle called: PARENTING THE KIDS According to a Child Psychiatrist. I have also produced a DVD on behavior problems available on Amazon called: The 20 Minute Behavioral Miracle. The DVD won the Adding Wisdom Award from the non-profit group Parent to Parent Organization for The Best New Product for Children in 2005. I currently own and operate The Detox Clinic of Hattiesburg where I work to try and help folks with Drug and Alcohol Addictions. I am one of about 90 National Mentors for the Physicians Clinical Support System to help teach other Doctors about the safe and effective practice of Outpatient Based Opiate Therapy for Opiate Dependency using buprenorphine, which is the medication in Suboxone and Subutex.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Child Psychiatry
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Not that I know of: Many think, that if something is "natural, " that means that it is safe. Actually, this is not true. There are many natural substances which are actua... Read More
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Preoccupation : I think it has more to do with how a person can become preoccupied or obsessed with their appearance. For some, the feelings of being ugly is all enco... Read More
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Maybe: You might try sam-e, 400 mgs twice a day. It is used widely in europe. It is generally safe and also helps with pain.
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Two Models: There are two models when it comes to the treatment for opiate dependency. The first is called: abstinence based model which means the addict does not... Read More
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Psychiatrist: Makecsn appointment with a psychiatrist with experience in treating eating disorders. Also, see a local md, general practioner for a check up and labo... Read More
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Panic attacks: The non-medication treatment for panic disorder has to do with a type of therapy whereby one faces their fears head-on and does not avoid situations w... Read More
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Hospital charges: This can be a difficult situation. Hospitals like to get paid and inpatient treatment can be very expensive, up to $1000 per day over even more. Here ... Read More
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No: That's the short answer. The longer answer is that while pregnant, whatever you put into your body, you also put into the body of your developing fetu... Read More
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Yes: There are 2 main categories for alcohol addiction; chronic alcohol dependency-episodic & chronic alcohol dependency-continuous. A person can therefore... Read More
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Yes: For some reason, a lot of folks think they cannot have an alcohol problem because they only drink beer. I've had patients who drink two or three cases... Read More
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Not necessarily: Smoked cigarettes? Cannabis? Not smoking cigarettes or using tobacco of any kind is clearly the way to go. Some kids will try it and put it down. On t... Read More
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Pumpkin seeds: It is my understanding, that pumpkin seeds may help get rid of parasites. One needs to consume a lot however, and according to what I have read, that ... Read More
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Possibly: Try turning it off and see what happens. Try it for a week. A very dark room is best for sleep.
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Get evaluated: What you describe is not uncommon, especially in new mothers who might be depressed. There are excellent treatments available which could help you wit... Read More
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Yes: Malnourishment, as can be the case with some alcoholics who have very poor diets, can result in vitamin b-12 deficiencies which contribute to pernicio... Read More
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No: I assume you are referring to instructions telling you to drink only clear liquids? In that case, vodka, gin, rum and tequila do not fir the bill. Cle... Read More
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Yes: It's been called codependency. I can recommend an excellent book called: codependency no more by melody beattie. It is really a must read for someone ... Read More
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It's not bad : In my experience working with over 18, 000 kids, I have found that often times, children who benefit from stimulant medication in school, also have ot... Read More
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Yes: A person can overdose on Cocaine and die at any time. Cocaine weakens the blood vessels and the connections between them. A person can die suddenly fr... Read More
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Yes: When one tries to hold in the smoke, that increases intra-abdominal pressure which can contribute to reflux. Also, may who smoke weed also smoke cigar... Read More
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Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is generally a chronic condition which affects about one in 100 people and is characterized by psychosis. Psychosis is when one has hall... Read More
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Protect them: Try and keep them in bed. Try and remove things around the bed which could be injurious. For sleep walkers (somnambulism), do not leave the door to th... Read More
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Insomnia : For proper "sleep hygiene, " one should try to go to bed about the same time every night, get up at the same time every morning and avoid naps. Caffei... Read More
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Prolonging sex: I agree with trying to distract yourself for a moment prior to the time when an orgasm becomes inevitable. For example, one might try counting backwar... Read More
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Psychiatric care: Often, a person with pseudo seizures may also have real, clinical seizures as well. One needs to determine the secondary gain, if possible for the per... Read More
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Depression: You should ask your dr. Which antidepressants do not cause wt gain, which can make diabetes worse. The medication bupropion is an antidepressant not a... Read More
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Reality lessons?: You should try and speak in person with your friends family and close friends. If someone loses touch with reality, it is difficult to reason with the... Read More
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Hungry and depressed: Your problem could be mental or physical. Hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels, for example, can actually cause the symptoms you describe. You... Read More
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Smoking & Fertility: I would be most concerned about second hand smoke while you are pregnant and after the delivery. This can lead to developmental changes in the fetus a... Read More
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Nature or nurture: I believe you can be born with a predetermined sexual preference, as do many who say they knew their own sexual persuasion as young children. While co... Read More
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Labor pains?: Early labor pains are called braxton-hicks contractions and are normal. You should still run your situation past your obstetrician.
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Fish oil: Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to have some mood stabilizing properties. Fish, flax and others contain this. Two to four grams per day is the sug... Read More
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Try antispasmotics: I have had a lot of success treating patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome with the medication Bentyl or dicyclomine. I usually prescribe ... Read More
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Virus?: You may need a prescription for antibiotics, especially if you have nasal drainage or are coughing up phlegm which is yellow or green in color. White ... Read More
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Not so good: I suggest you do not use isopropyl alcohol on your face. You do not want to dry it out too much. Rather, i suggest you try neutragena soap washes twic... Read More
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Not usually: Excessive alcohol consumption can adversely affect every organ in the body, even the skin. Remarkably, the kidneys are not affected by alcohol. That b... Read More
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Pain medicine: I would need to know some specifics, like which medication do you think you need and for what kind of a problem. I would also need to know the reason ... Read More
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Sure: Often times, individuals with bulimia nervosa maintain the appropriate weight for their body size to begin with. Focussing on weight, is the opposite ... Read More
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Yes, perhaps: Especially, if his anxiety is incapacitating. If he can't do what he needs to do, that's a problem. In the case of someone with panic disorder with ag... Read More
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Need a Specialist?: There are generalists or primary care physicians and then there are specialists. You are probably referring to a regular doctor as meaning a generalis... Read More
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Seizure risk: It's because buproprion (wellbutrin) can lower one's 'seizure threshold, ' which means an increase risk of seizures. Eating disorders, especially buli... Read More
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How long after taking 10mg of percocet can you take ibuprofen? and how much ibuprofen would be safe?
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Percocet and Motrin: It should be safe to mix the two. I would be sure to check with the dr who prescribed the percocet. Percocet is very powerful and for some, can lead t... Read More
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ED treatment: Some are helped with a vacuum device which can be purchased on line or in some drug stores.
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What foods can i eat to lessen my risks of schizophrenia and dementia, and increase memory function?
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Mental health diet : I know of no medical research demonstrating that diet can cause or have an effect on schizophrenia. Omega 3 fatty acids are good for one's brain. Chec... Read More
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Every Organ: Alcohol can adversely effect every organ in the body except one-the kidneys. Alcohol can not only damage the liver but also the skin, GI tract and esp... Read More
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Brain Damage?: People with opiate addictions have, in a way, already damaged their brain. High doses of opiates over a long period of time changes the brain. That is... Read More
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Possibly: There is a genetic association for alcohol problems, thus, it runs in families. It may be that who ever molested you, was a family member with a drink... Read More
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No: There are no medications, in fact, which are approved by the fda or are indicated for learning disabilities. That means, there are no drugs which have... Read More
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Schizophrenia onset: Schizophrenia, which is a brain disease and affects around one percent of the population, usually begins in one's late teens or early 20s. Early onset... Read More
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It shouldn't matter: The versions don't really matter so much. Sometimes, the versions have changes so that people are not familiar with the questions if they have had the... Read More
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Jul 2, 2014
A great resource and physician for the people of Mississippi. Educational materials that Dr. Passer has developed extend his sphere of influence and teaching far beyond the south central part of the s...Read More
Dr. Martin Fried
Nov 7, 2014
he is a expert who is knowledgeable in Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Suboxone, Behavior problems in children
We are fortunate to have him contributing to the health tap community.
Sep 26, 2013
Very knowledgeable expert in psychiatry.
Gives excellent, clear answers.
A treasure from the great state of Mississippi.
Highly recommend.
HealthTap member
Thanks, being an ER doc, they said they can't do continuing treatment and referred her back to her PCM. Unfortunately, no appts were available for at least 2 weeks, so if needed, to go back to ER, whi...Read More
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Thank you. Latest update...doc prescribed lysteda. This greatly reduces cramping so that 2 Advil every 6 hours allows me to function. Lysteda makes me foggy and incredibly bloated, but better than the...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I did not know that so many shared my symptoms of burning rubber smell, thank you for the information! It was of great use. I do not feel so alone.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
KS
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Awards
Don Carlos Guffy Award
Top Doctor, Second Place, Mississippi - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Mississippi - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Pain Management
Publications
Pimozide in the Treatment of Capgras Syndrome
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