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Doctor Specialties could include:
- Psychiatrist
- Internist
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Drug and Alcohol Counselor
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Counselor
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Psychotherapist
- Addiction Psychiatr...
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Addiction Medicine Specialist
- Social Worker
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Family Practice Phy...
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If you or someone you know has alcohol dependence and develops severe confusion, seizures, bleeding, or other health problems, go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number such as 911.
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It is worth noting that these behavioral warning flags can appear in non-alcoholic children or teens and also are usually not observed before the second or third stage of childhood alcoholism. Parents observing some or all of these warning signs n...
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The International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) says that it is appropriate for nurses to assess patients for alcohol-related problems in any setting, and to initiate discussion of such problems with not only the patient, but also the fami...
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A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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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
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A social worker is a helping professional who is distinguished from other human service professionals by a focus on both the individual and his or her environment. Generally, social workers have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited educ...
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A social worker is a helping professional who is distinguished from other human service professionals by a focus on both the individual and his or her environment. Generally, social workers have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited educ...
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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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