Addiction Medicine Made Easy | Fighting back against addiction What It’s Really Like To Practice Addiction Medicine
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Oct 27, 2025 Discover the unique world of Addiction Medicine, where compassion meets clinical care. The discussion reveals how treatments focus not only on substance use but also on underlying issues like PTSD and ADHD. Learn about low-barrier access via walk-ins and telemedicine, enhancing patient engagement through peer support, and the vital integration of medication with therapy. Real-life cases illustrate the importance of dual diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. Join in to understand how kindness, respect, and stigma reduction shape effective addiction care.
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Scope And Shortage Of The Specialty
- Addiction medicine treats all substances and some behavioral addictions in outpatient settings.
- The specialty is new and under-resourced, with few board-certified physicians nationwide.
Few Approved Meds, Big Mental Health Role
- Addiction meds are few compared with other specialties, so clinicians often repurpose medicines off-label.
- Much of addiction care focuses on mental health management because dual diagnosis is common.
Always Use The Three-Legged Approach
- Take a detailed history and build a treatment plan that includes meds, therapy, and mutual-support groups.
- Reassess follow-ups for cravings, side effects, and need to adjust dose or services.