Heed Psychiatry

02/23/2025

Adult Psychiatrist now accepting Horizon BCBS NJ with immediate availability! Call us at (201) 500-5505 or book appointment online https://www.heedpsychiatry.com/. Making care more accessible !

12/29/2023

Medication assisted treatment with Buprenorphine (Suboxone) or Methadone is the standard of care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Our goal should be to make Suboxone and Methadone treatment more accessible

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.111040

12/28/2023

12/25/2023

A recent study found that long-term exposure to ADHD medications was associated with an increased risk of CVDs, especially hypertension and arterial disease. These findings highlight the importance of carefully weighing potential benefits and risks when making treatment decisions about long-term ADHD medication use. Clinicians should regularly and consistently monitor cardiovascular signs and symptoms throughout the course of treatment.

JAMA Psychiatry. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.4294 Published online November 22, 2023.

12/20/2023

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7001130/

Kratom or Mitragna speciosa is a tropical tree that is indigenous to Southeast Asia, where it has been used for various medicinal reasons. In the West, it is used in the self-treatment of opioid withdrawal, pain, and a variety of mood and anxiety states. ...

12/19/2023

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/hasnain-afzal-closter-nj/1210654

11/29/2023

Medical conditions can often manifest with psychiatric symptoms. Getting a thorough medical evaluation by your Primary care provider doing lab work can help diagnose your condition. Take charge of your health today and follow up with your Primary care provider or discuss with your Psychiatrist.

11/24/2023

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