Alcoholism : Doctor Specialties
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If severe confusion, seizures, bleeding, or other health problems develop in a person known or who is suspected to have alcohol dependence take the person to the emergency room or call the local emergency number such as 911.
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Parents need objectivity and open and honest communication with their children in order to deal effectively with childhood alcoholism and to know when to seek help. When to call the doctor. It is worth noting that these behavioral warning flags...
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Health care team roles. According to IntNSA, the nurse's role in treating alcoholism is not restricted to psychiatric and mental health nursing, as it involves every other clinical nursing specialty. General-care nurses might wish to seek help or...
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The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recognizes 24 medical specialties in which physicians can pursue additional training and education to pursue Board Certification. One of those specialties is Psychiatry, of which Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists treat patients privately and in hospital settings through a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
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