Conditions

Substance Use Disorders

Support for changing your relationship with alcohol or other substances, delivered without judgment, and integrated with care for any co-occurring mental health concerns.

A person feeling calm and supported while managing substance use disorders

Understanding Substance Use Disorders

Support for changing your relationship with alcohol or other substances, delivered without judgment, and integrated with care for any co-occurring mental health concerns. Everyone's experience is different, and symptoms can vary in intensity and impact from person to person.

Common Symptoms

Experiences vary widely; you don't need to have every symptom below for support to be worthwhile.

  • Difficulty cutting back despite wanting to
  • Using substances to cope with stress
  • Withdrawal symptoms
  • Impact on relationships or work
  • Cravings
  • Co-occurring anxiety or depression

How We Help

Our approach to treatment

Evaluation

A thorough conversation to understand your full picture, not just a checklist of symptoms.

Medication When Appropriate

Thoughtful prescribing and monitoring when medication may help.

Therapy Integration

Supportive psychotherapy woven into your care when it's likely to help.

Ongoing Monitoring

Regular follow-up to keep your plan responsive as things change.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Telepsychiatry is well suited to evaluation, medication management, and therapy for most patients.

Every plan is individualized. Some patients see improvement within weeks, while others benefit from longer-term, ongoing care.

Not necessarily. Medication is only recommended when clinically appropriate, and always discussed with you first.

Related Resources

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