6 Results for Addiction Psychiatry near Jackson, MS
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatry Specialists and how to choose the right one for you
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 6 specialists practicing Addiction Psychiatry in Jackson, MS with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Jackson, MS with affiliated Addiction Psychiatry specialists, including Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo, Covington County Hospital Cah and Lawrence County Hospital.
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Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry2500 N State StJackson, MS 392162.1 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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2500 N State StJackson, MS 392162.1 mi awayDr. Jennifer Trihoulis, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry1437 Old Square Rd Ste 101Jackson, MS 392114.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Psychiatry3531 Lakeland Dr Ste 1060Flowood, MS 392325.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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3531 Lakeland Dr Ste 1060Flowood, MS 392325.3 mi awayDr. Joseph Kwentus, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry3531 Lakeland Dr Ste 1060Flowood, MS 392325.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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3531 Lakeland Dr Ste 1060Flowood, MS 392325.3 mi awayDr. Jacqueline Moses, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry357 Towne Center Pl Ste 100Ridgeland, MS 391578.1 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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357 Towne Center Pl Ste 100Ridgeland, MS 391578.1 mi awayDr. John Wilkaitis, MD
Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry4500 I 55 N Ste 234Jackson, MS 392114.3 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
4500 I 55 N Ste 234Jackson, MS 392114.3 mi away