Addictions & Treatment
According to the American Psychological Association, Addiction is "...a condition in which the body must have a drug to avoid physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Addiction’s first stage is dependence, during which the search for a drug dominates an individual’s life. A person who is addicted eventually develops tolerance, which forces the person to consume larger and larger doses of the drug to get the same effect." Addictions can be developed with substances that are ingested orally, intravenously or nasally such as drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and even food.
However, addictions can also describe behaviors that the person engages in a repetative manner despite experiencing negative consequences. These behaviors are marked by the fact that they cause problems in the person's home life and/or work life. Many times, the person has attempted to stop a certain behavior and they are unable to. Some of these types of addictions include internet addiction, social media addiction, exercise addiction, pornography addiction and gambling addiction. Dr. Menendez can help you in the diagnosis and treatment of some addictions.
Our office is located in the South Miami area.
5915 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Suite 19
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
However, addictions can also describe behaviors that the person engages in a repetative manner despite experiencing negative consequences. These behaviors are marked by the fact that they cause problems in the person's home life and/or work life. Many times, the person has attempted to stop a certain behavior and they are unable to. Some of these types of addictions include internet addiction, social media addiction, exercise addiction, pornography addiction and gambling addiction. Dr. Menendez can help you in the diagnosis and treatment of some addictions.
Our office is located in the South Miami area.
5915 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Suite 19
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
