Addiction + Mental Health

  What is the Difference Between Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry? Addiction Medicine is primarily focused on a medical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder whereas Addiction Psychiatry is a psychological approach with the focus being more so on treating the mental health response and/or struggle that coexist with the substance use disorder.   What Psychiatric Techniques are Used to Treat Addiction ? Addiction Psychiatrists primarily aim to identify underlying core issues that have been contributing factors to the development of the individual's substance use disorder. Once identified, the course of care and treatment is developed to include but not limited to medication, psychotherapy that promotes behavioral and cognitive change, as well as, psychosocial interventions.   What's the Role of an Addiction Psychiatrist Within a Recovery Plan?  The Addiction Psychiatrist assesses the individual to determine the appropriate medicat...