Addiction medicine is a field of medicine that is designed to treat individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral addictions. practitioners in this field will assist with anti-craving medications as well as medication assisted treatment with substances that can substitute for street drugs.
Conditions We Treat
At Dr. Rehab, we specialize in diagnosing and treating substance use disorders (SUDs) and related conditions. Our team also manages co-occurring mental and physical health issues often linked to addiction. We provide care for a wide range of diagnoses, including:
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (e.g., heroin, prescription painkillers)
- Stimulant Use Disorder (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine)
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Hallucinogen Use Disorder (e.g., LSD, PCP)
- Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder (e.g., benzodiazepines)
- Inhalant Use Disorder
Behavioral Addictions (in some cases)
- Gambling Disorder
- Internet or Gaming Addiction
- Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
Co-occurring Disorders (Commonly Treated Alongside Addiction)
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
Medical Conditions Related to Substance Use
- Hepatitis C and HIV (due to injection drug use)
- Liver disease (e.g., alcohol-related liver damage)
- Cardiovascular complications (e.g., stimulant-induced heart problems)
- Chronic pain (especially when complicated by opioid use disorder)
- Neurological damage from substance use
We believe there is no single path to recovery, and we embrace the advances in medical research that have developed Addiction Medicine as a tool for those needing additional support.