Shelly Silverberg, CAP



Home Page Professional Credentials Directions to My Office Helpful Websites Email Shelly Do you have a drug or alcohol problem? Take a short quiz. About Alcoholism: “Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial.” – American Medical Association About Drug Addiction: “Many people do not understand why individuals become addicted to drugs…They mistakenly view drug abuse and addiction as strictly a social problem and may characterize those who take drugs as morally weak…What people often underestimate is the complexity of drug addiction – it is a disease that impacts the brain…(thus) stopping drug abuse is not simply a matter of willpower.” – National Institute of Drug Abuse	Do You Have An Alcohol or Drug Problem? Take this short Quiz. As with any disease, the earlier the detection, the greater the chance of successful treatment. Are you having rapid, unexplained changes in your mood? Are you experiencing changes in your job or school performance? Are you having unexplained changes in eating or sleeping habits? Have you recently lost some long-time friends, replacing them with friends who drink or use drugs? Are you starting to neglect your personal appearance? Are you experiencing blackouts or temporary memory loss? Are you taking more medications than prescribed? Do you feel a sense of withdrawal, isolation, depression or fatigue these days? If you or a loved one answer yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a substance abuse problem, and you should address it immediately. Please contact me either by phone or e-mail. I am ready to help you starting today!
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