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An addiction expert’s role can vary from providing treatment to individuals to help manage their addiction to providing education to the community regarding addiction in order to increase awareness through speeches, presentations, and guest appearances through media and radio outlets.
An addiction expert is an experienced professional who has had extensive education and training in the treatment and management of addiction issues. Understanding the biological, psychological, and environmental issues that exacerbate the addiction is essential in the successful management of these behavioral health concerns. An addiction expert is experienced in the different approaches and treatment methods involved in helping individuals achieve recovery and sobriety. There are many types of addictions that professionals can develop an expertise in such as chemical dependency, gambling, sex which all require an individualized treatment approach.
An addiction expert will understand the medical approaches; therapeutic programs, therapies, and other methods available to help the person in recovery have all the assistance needed. There are certain needs that apply specifically to this population and an addiction expert will understand how to help address the different areas of life that are affected due to addiction. Addiction experts can also evaluate an individual’s history with drugs or alcohol and current level and patterns of use. Based on this evaluation, the professional can recommend the appropriate level of care the individual should consider such as outpatient therapy service, an outpatient program, rehab, dover living, and other medical referrals or recommendations. The professional can develop a treatment plan that is individualized to each client’s history.
Addiction affects a person emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. Understanding and addressing all the different areas will give the individual the best chances at their recovery. Treating the underlying mental health issues through different modalities will allow an individual to stop relying on substances as a form of self-medication to alleviate certain symptoms the mental health issues are causing.
Oceanside Psychology Clinic offers specialized behavioral therapies to help address the drug or alcohol dependence and underlying mental health concerns. Dr. Urvi Natha assists in creating an individualized treatment plan that includes a multidisciplinary approach to treating and managing addiction issues.