Addiction Medicine Specialist

Symphony Medical

Multi Speciality Medical Practice located in Dobbs Ferry, NY & Yonkers, NY

If you struggle with an opioid, alcohol, or tobacco addiction and need help breaking your habit with minimal withdrawal symptoms, Symphony Medical offers highly effective solutions. From its Park Care office in Yonkers, New York, the exceptional medical team provides addiction medicine to restore your quality of life. Call the practice to learn more, or schedule an appointment online today.

Addiction Medicine Q & A

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What is addiction medicine?

Addiction medicine is a treatment that helps you break addictions to opioids, which are commonly used for pain relief, or other substances. Examples of different types of opioids and other addictive substances include:

Heroin
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Hydromorphone
Opium
Codeine
Fentanyl
Oxymorphone
Methadone
Morphine
Tramadol
Alcohol
Tobacco

Some doctors may prescribe opioids for pain relief after surgery, trauma, painful diseases, or other causes of discomfort. However, because these drugs are highly addictive, some people find it difficult to stop taking them.

What are signs and symptoms of an addiction?

Common signs and symptoms of addictions include:

Not being able to stop taking substances
Taking too many opioids
Slowed breathing rate
Poor decision-making
Physical agitation
Depression
Irritability
Abandoning responsibilities
Mood swings
Anxiety attacks
Low motivation
Withdrawal symptoms without a substance

If you have substance abuse disorder, withdrawal symptoms that may occur when you stop using the substance include nausea, vomiting, sweating, chills, shaking, depression, pain, insomnia, and fatigue.

Is addiction medicine right for me?

Find the best way to treat an addiction to opioids, alcohol, tobacco, or other substances by undergoing a comprehensive evaluation with Symphony Medical specialists. They review your medical history, discuss your symptoms and habits, and complete a physical exam.

Your specialist asks a series of questions to assess your overall mental health and well-being. They often recommend you have urine tests or blood tests, or undergo other tests to diagnose your condition and develop a treatment plan.

What should I expect during addiction medicine treatment?

Addiction medicine often involves taking medications that help you break addictive habits associated with substance abuse disorder. Your provider offers medications that reduce cravings for addictive substances or make withdrawal symptoms less severe. Take all medication as directed by your doctor to ensure the best outcome.

Along with addiction medicine, your specialist could recommend that you undergo behavior therapy, counseling, or group substance-abuse treatments. Medications can also reduce depression and anxiety due to addictions or other mental health disorders.

Specific addiction treatments available at Symphony Medical include:

Inpatient detox
Inpatient rehab
Outpatient medication assisted treatments
Outpatient counseling and support
Outpatient education support
Trauma informed counseling
Peer counseling and support

The experts at Symphony Medical personalize addiction medicine treatments based on your unique needs, as every patient is different.

To learn more about addiction medicine and find out if it’s right for you, call the Symphony Medical office or schedule an appointment online today.