Substance Use Psychiatrists in 30341
Dr. Dewitt Alfred
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
Dr. Alfred has more than twenty years of experience as both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist. He values taking a holistic approach to patient care, individualizing each patient appointment rather than taking a one-size-fits-all stance. Dr. Barczak understands the need for comfort and convenience in your daily life, so he provides telehealth appointments. Dr. Barczak remains up-to-date on top notch treatment options and is ready and willing to discuss the best option for you.
Dr. Alfred has more than twenty years of experience as both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist. He values taking a holistic approach to patient care, individualizing each patient appointment rather than taking a one-size-fits-all stance. Dr. Barczak understands the need for comfort and convenience in your daily life, so he provides telehealth appointments. Dr. Barczak remains up-to-date on top notch treatment options and is ready and willing to discuss the best option for you.
Ubhs Inc Telehealth
Psychiatrist, MD, NP, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
UBHS began 10 years ago upon the recognition of a need for mental health care for those who otherwise would be without services. Our team partners with hospitals, rural clinics, nursing homes, pediatricians, and other specialists to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. Our staffing makes it possible to be seen same week of appointment request. Also inquire if self pay, about our affordable rates for those without insurance.
UBHS began 10 years ago upon the recognition of a need for mental health care for those who otherwise would be without services. Our team partners with hospitals, rural clinics, nursing homes, pediatricians, and other specialists to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. Our staffing makes it possible to be seen same week of appointment request. Also inquire if self pay, about our affordable rates for those without insurance.
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Substance Use Psychiatrists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.