The Biology of Addiction and Associated Psychiatric Disorders — Dr. Michael Lyles

The Biology of Addiction and Associated Psychiatric Disorders

Dr. Michael Lyles

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Dr. Michael Lyles, a well-known psychiatrist in the Atlanta area will speak on “The Biology of Addiction and Associated Psychiatric Disorders” - There are some drugs that are more prone to causing addiction than others. There are some drugs that tend to trigger craving and increase the risk for relapse. There are some drugs that tend to trigger depression, anxiety and psychosis. This talk will discuss the biology of how these issues occur in the brain.

Depression: The Unholy Ghost — Dawn Collinge

Depression: The Unholy Ghost

Dawn Collinge

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Diagnostic criteria for depression. The relationship between suicide and depression The link between substance abuse and depression. Evidence based treatment strategies. Dawn Collinge is the Education Outreach Coordinator for Skyland Trail in Atlanta, GA.