Dr. David Sack
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- Contact:
- 562-741-6471
Treatment Offered
- Specialities:
- Compulsive Disorders, OCD, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Depression
- Last updated:
- Nov 24, 2014
- Website:
- Elements Behavioral Health
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- About My Work
- Dr. Sack has enjoyed successful careers in clinical, research and administrative psychiatry.He is currently CEO of Elements Behavioral Health, parent company of Promises
- My Story
- After receiving his medical degree from Rush Medical College, Dr. Sack completed his residency in Psychiatry at the UCLA-Neuropsychiatric Institute. Dr. Sack served as a senior clinical scientist at NIMH, where his research interests included affective disorders, seasonal and circadian rhythms and neuroendocrinology. More recently, Dr. Sack served as Senior Vice President for Clinical Research for Comprehensive Neurosciences, where his research included investigations in schizophrenia, depression, insomnia, cognitive disorders and alcohol dependency.
Qualification
Years in Practice: | 20+ Years |
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Graduated from: | Rush Medical College |
Year Graduated: | 1978 |
Board Certification: | Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist |
Dr. David Sack's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 11:03 - Jul 22, 2016 Pro DJ with Cocaine Addiction Concerned about Triggers
I’m a pro DJ with a cocaine problem. Things are getting out of hand and I have decided to get some treatment. The problem is my job and my drug use are pretty linked together. I can’t imagine doing my job without being very tempted to use cocaine ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 11:01 - Jul 22, 2016 Suboxone for Vicodin Dependency with Mood Disorder
i have beeen taking prescribed vicodin for 3 years about 15- 30 mg max a day. I actually only took 4 to 5 pills a day several times. I am now at a 2- 3 5 mg pill habit. I take to feel better. I already have a mood disorder and wonder if this is ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jul 22, 2016 Heroin Overdose Risk
My boyfriend is addicted to heroin. I recently found syringes in his room which means he's shooting up. How much would he have to do to overdose and die? This is my greatest fear.
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Jul 22, 2016 Xanax and Suboxone: Risky Together?
I take 2m Xanax everyday to help me with panic attacks (have them often) and have been on them for at least 4 years. Now, however, I am about to start taking Suboxone to help with my withdrawl symptoms from getting off of pain killers. My body is ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 06:28 - Jul 22, 2016 How Long Does Xanax Withdrawal Last? How Do I Cope?
i have went off all my meds because i have lost my health ins. so i had no choice one of them being xanax. anyway i guess im in withdraw and today is day 9. i just want to know how long before i'll feel better. my main problem now is feeling anxiety ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 06:26 - Jul 22, 2016 Trying to Taper off Opiates Like Hydrocodone
My fiance is detoxing this week after his tappering plan. He is coming off of hydros for back pain. This is his first day sober (with God's help he will achieve the whole day) and he and I are excited but very aware some things will be going on this ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 09:11 - Jul 18, 2016 I use Xanax for anxiety. Can I take Suboxone?
I take Xanax for anxiety problems and I am also addicted to Vicodins. Can I use Suboxone to get off the opiates and still continue to take the Xanax?
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 09:10 - Jul 18, 2016 Rapid opiate detox. Should I do it?
I’m a 34 year old professional with an addiction to opiates. I have been using drugs recreationally since college, but strictly as a weekend kind of thing. About a year ago I started playing around with OxyContin and by now I can’t deny any longer ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 09:08 - Jul 18, 2016 Does AA Work?
Does AA work? I’ve known people that have gone to a few meetings and never had it really take hold, but as far as I can tell it’s not based on anything very scientific. I’m 24 and drink every day, and have been drinking for about 10 years and ...
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 09:08 - Jul 18, 2016 Teen experimenting with herbal marijuana – does he need treatment?
I caught my son with some sort of herbal marijuana, and I’m not sure how worried I should be. He says it not real marijuana, only some sort of herb blend and that it’s not even really illegal or harmful. He says it’s no big deal and that he’s smart ...