70 Results forAddiction Psychiatrists near Sherman Oaks, CA
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists
An addiction psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and the mental health conditions that accompany it. Addiction psychiatrists treat people of all ages who have addictions to illegal drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications complicated by coexisting mental health disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
An addiction psychiatrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history, history of substances the patient is using or has used, and mental health status
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Diagnoses psychiatric diseases and conditions including substance addiction, depression, dementia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and eating disorder
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Assesses a person’s ability to perform everyday living activities, such as eating, dressing and driving
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests
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Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment and addiction therapy, such as talk therapy. In some cases, the doctor will refer patients to a dedicated addiction therapist for more frequent counseling sessions.
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Prescribes medications, helps manage their usage, determines if the medication is working, and monitors side effects
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Provides detoxification treatment to safely wean patients off the substances
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Consults with other members of a patient’s medical team including primary care doctors, neurologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, home healthcare nurses, and occupational therapists
- Conducts involuntary commitment and psychiatric treatment when necessary
Addiction psychiatrists may also be known by the following names: addictionologist, addiction doctor, and substance abuse doctor.
There are 70 specialists practicing Addiction Psychiatry in Sherman Oaks, CA with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 22 hospitals near Sherman Oaks, CA with affiliated Addiction Psychiatry specialists, including Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center and Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange.
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Dr. Isabella Morton, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1849 Sawtelle Blvd Ste 610Los Angeles, CA 900257.5 miles awayDr. Ronald Gershman, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry12300 Wilshire Blvd Ste 310Los Angeles, CA 900257.6 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 350Santa Monica, CA 904038.1 miles awayDr. Natassia Gaznick, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 350Santa Monica, CA 904038.1 miles awayDr. Christopher Sangdahl, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry6200 Canoga Ave Ste 350Woodland Hills, CA 913678.9 miles awayDr. Scott Hunter, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1223 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 904039.0 miles awayDr. Michael La Sala, DO
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3415 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 900349.1 miles awayChristina Dougherty, LCSW
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry3705 W Pico Blvd # 790Los Angeles, CA 9001910 miles away