By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. Sometimes, our most difficult challenges take place when we are conflicted between what we feel and what we think. Feelings can be extremely intense, and lead…

By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. Last time I wrote about listening, a way we learn about what others think, believe and can teach us. The old saw about having two ears…

By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg Listening… It’s something that took me years to learn to do well, and it was an integral part of my psychiatric residency training. I specifically chose…

By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. 1. Are there medications that can help me stop smoking? Yes. I have prescribed Chantix for some patients, or Zyban, which is also known as Wellbutrin,…

By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg Some friends have asked a few questions (edited for space). 1. “Grandparents miss the hugs from their teenage grandchildren that they regularly received when they were…

By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. I believe the majority of parents are concerned about their children becoming involved with drugs, even at an early age. There are no foolproof methods to…

By Alan Koenigsberg M.D. Patients have asked me to explain what is “off label prescribing.” Is it legal, is it safe, why do we do it and so on.Here is…

By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg We have been told since we were children that getting a good night’s sleep is important. It’s probably been repeated so often that it is often…

By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg There are many tactics to help prevent suicide. Being aware of what our children, as well as those closest to us, are thinking and feeling, gives…