Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C is a social worker in Athens, AL specializing in social work. Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C is affiliated with BetterHelp.
“I am licensed in Alabama with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.”
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Addictions
Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.
Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.
Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.
Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.
Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:
Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:
Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic evaluation | 12 |
|---|---|
| mental health therapy | 276 |
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2013 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 169 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2014 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 235 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2015 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 140 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2016 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 147 |
|---|
The top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL during 2018 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 76 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated as a social worker in Athens, AL were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.
| diagnostic evaluation | 12 |
|---|---|
| mental health therapy | 173 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Warnie Mitchell (Mitch) Robertson, AL LICSW 2138C treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
He has a state license in Alabama.
Licensed In: Alabama
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Mr. Warnie Robertson's area of specialization is social work. His areas of expertise include the following: addictions, relationship issues, and grief. Mr. Robertson is affiliated with BetterHelp. According to BetterHelp, new patients are welcome to contact his office in.
