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As of today, the following are the total number of Addiction Psychiatrists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Addiction Psychiatrists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Addiction Psychiatrists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Addiction Psychiatrists do?
Addiction psychiatry physicians are medical doctors specializing in treating people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
They provide comprehensive care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating addiction through medication management, various psychotherapies, and supportive counseling, while also managing the physical and mental health complications that arise from addiction.
What they do
Diagnosis and Evaluation: They conduct thorough assessments, including physical and mental health evaluations, and may order lab work, brain imaging, and psychological tests to determine a diagnosis and the severity of the addiction.
Treatment Planning: Addiction psychiatrists develop comprehensive treatment plans that integrate both medical and psychological approaches tailored to each individual.
Medication Management: A core aspect of their work is prescribing medications that can help manage withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
Psychotherapy: They provide or oversee psychotherapy sessions, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help patients develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and strategies for maintaining sobriety.
Detoxification: They manage medically supervised detoxification, a critical phase for safely handling drug and alcohol withdrawal.
Address Co-occurring Disorders: They are uniquely qualified to treat the complex interplay between addiction and other mental health disorders, which often occur together.
Public Health and Education: Some addiction psychiatrists are involved in public health initiatives, advocating for improved access to addiction treatment and educating other healthcare professionals to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
Qualifications
Specialized Knowledge: They are addiction experts, possessing knowledge of the neurobiology of reward, the effects of various substances, and the latest advancements in treatment.
Medical Expertise: As physicians, they possess a profound understanding of the body’s physical and neurological responses to substance use, enabling them to effectively address associated medical complications.
Psychiatric Training: Their psychiatric background allows them to treat the mental health components of addiction and diagnose other psychiatric conditions.