# Addiction Psychiatry * **Definition:** A specialized field of psychiatry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders related to addiction, providing guidance and resources for mental health professionals. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Addiction Psychiatry ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Addiction Psychiatry**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 3/4/2025 | [**UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) Vs The Rest Of The Health Insurance Providers Stocks - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/q4-earnings-highlights-unitedhealth-nyse-090432712.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**careviso and XiFin Form Strategic Alliance to Modernize Prior Authorization -**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/02/24/careviso-and-xifin-form-strategic-alliance-to-modernize-prior-authorization/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Study finds opioid pain medications very infrequently prescribed to NFL players**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-opioid-pain-medications-infrequently-nfl.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Study questions accuracy of genetic test for opioid use disorder**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250109/Study-questions-accuracy-of-genetic-test-for-opioid-use-disorder.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**2025's Top-Rated EHR Vendors Across 40 Medical & Surgical Specialties - Newswire.com**](https://www.newswire.com/news/2025-s-top-rated-ehr-vendors-across-40-medical-surgical-specialties-22492810) | [[Newswire]] | | 12/29/2024 | [**Navigating Virtual Prescribing Policy Changes in 2025**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/navigating-virtual-prescribing-policy-changes-in-2025/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Rachel Rhodes, D.O. Joins TeleMed2U as National Director of Behavioral Health Services**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241216138656/rachel-rhodes-do-joins-telemed2u-as-national-director-of-behavioral-health-services) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Rachel Rhodes, D.O. Joins TeleMed2U as National Director of Behavioral Health Services**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rachel-rhodes-d-o-joins-150000870.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**5 Innovative Approaches to Advance Recovery Care**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/5-innovative-approaches-to-advance-recovery-care) | [[AJMC]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Click Therapeutics Launches Software-Enhanced Drug Therapies**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/click-therapeutics-launches-software-enhanced-drug-therapies/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Telehealth Advocates Praise DEA's 3rd Extension of Telemedicine Flexibilities, but Call for Further Action**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/11/telehealth-dea-covid-flexibilities/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Opioid Stewardship Pharmacists: More Than Just the Opioid Police**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/opioid-stewardship-pharmacists-are-more-than-just-the-opioid-police) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241016147466/pursuecare-introduces-reset-and-reset-ofda-authorized-digital-therapeutics-for-addiction-treatment) | [[Morningstar]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**Digital health funding: Glooko gets $100M, appoints new CEO**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-funding-glooko-maven-clinic-radiantai) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 9/24/2024 | [**Progressing Prescription Software: Finding the Best Path Forward for Adoption of Prescription Digital Therapeutics**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/progressing-prescription-software-finding-the-best-path-forward-for-adoption-of-prescription-digital-therapeutics) | [[AJMC]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/17/2024 | [**Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists in Colusa County, CA**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/ca/colusa-county?category=cognitive-behavioral-cbt) | [[Psychology Today]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 7/14/2024 | [**Thriveworks, Ophelia Team Up for Mental Health, OUD Support**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/07/thriveworks-ophelia-team-up-for-mental-health-oud-support/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 6/17/2024 | [**SpineThera, Inc. to Collaborate With Mayo Clinic to Advance Solutions in Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240617603300/en/SpineThera-Inc.-to-Collaborate-With-Mayo-Clinic-to-Advance-Solutions-in-Substance-Abuse-Disorder-Treatment/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 3/21/2024 | [**Providers 'wasted' $10.6B in 2022 overturning claims denials, survey finds**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/providers-wasted-106b-2022-overturning-claims-denials-survey-finds) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 8/28/2023 | [**Psychiatrists in Oro Valley, AZ**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/az/oro-valley) | [[Psychology Today]] | | 8/13/2020 | [**Medcity Pivot Podcast**](https://medcitynews.com/tag/medcity-pivot-podcast/) | [[MedCity News]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Psychiatric Association (APA)**: A professional organization that provides guidelines and resources for mental health professionals, including those specializing in addiction psychiatry. - **Dr. Gregory Dobash**: Leader of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at St. Luke's University Health Network, focusing on training addiction specialists. - **Ideal Option**: A national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction, focusing on holistic care. - **Dr. Gibson George**: Leader of the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at St. Luke's University Health Network, working to address the opioid epidemic. - **Dr. John Kelly**: A leader in addiction psychiatry known for his work in recovery initiatives and mental health support. - **National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)**: A federal research institute that supports research on drug use and addiction, providing valuable data and resources for addiction psychiatrists. - **Alpha Care Medical**: A practice in Philadelphia focusing on holistic and personalized patient care, including addiction medicine. - **Acadia Healthcare**: The largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S., operating numerous addiction treatment centers. - **Dr. Linda Durst**: An expert in addiction and mental health, contributing to discussions on recovery strategies. - **Ophelia**: An opioid addiction treatment provider specializing in medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health support. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)**: A U.S. government agency that provides information and resources for substance abuse treatment and prevention, influencing policies in addiction psychiatry. - **Dr. Frances Levin**: A leading psychiatrist specializing in substance use disorders, also appointed to Sparian Biosciences' Science Advisory Board. - **Dr. Scardino**: A board-certified psychiatrist with 39 years of experience in treating psychiatric disorders, emphasizing a biopsychosocial approach. - **Rogers Behavioral Health**: A mental health provider partnering with Limbic to implement an AI-based virtual assistant for addiction care. - **Chris Dennis, M.D.**: Chief Medical Officer at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, focusing on enhancing care for substance use disorder treatment programs. - **Aware Recovery Care**: A provider of in-home addiction treatment services, recently secured funding to expand operations and enhance service delivery. - **Alameda Health System**: Provides low-barrier access to care for opioid use disorder through its emergency department and the AHS Bridge Clinic. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **St. Luke's University Health Network**: Established fellowships in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry to address the opioid epidemic, particularly in rural areas. - **Research collaborations between academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies**: These collaborations focus on developing new medications and treatment protocols for addiction disorders. - **Research collaborations between academic institutions and addiction treatment facilities**: These collaborations focus on developing evidence-based practices and innovative treatment modalities for addiction. - **Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Meaningful Measurement, Inc.**: Collaborating to develop the 'Reentry-Assist' mobile health app for individuals with addiction and mental health issues post-incarceration. - **Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI)**: Funding innovative projects aimed at addressing substance use disorder and addiction in youth. - **SciSparc Ltd.**: Partnered with Clearmind Medicine to develop innovative combination therapies for addiction treatment. - **SpineThera and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to develop long-acting injectable drugs for substance abuse disorders, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. - **Clearmind and SciSparc Ltd.**: Collaborated on innovative combination therapies integrating psychedelic compounds for addiction treatment. - **Collaborations between healthcare technology companies and addiction treatment centers**: These partnerships aim to integrate technology solutions, such as telehealth platforms, into addiction treatment programs to enhance accessibility and patient engagement. - **Aware Recovery Care and Connecticut Innovations**: New funding partnership to enhance in-home addiction treatment services and expand operations across the U.S. - **Gaudenzia**: Appointed new executives to enhance its mission of serving individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. - **LeadingAge Maryland, Civic Works, and Grace Medical Center**: Working together to address addiction issues in senior housing through the EQUIP initiative. - **Rogers Behavioral Health and Limbic**: Partnering to implement Limbic Access, an AI-based virtual assistant for mental health and addiction care. - **Thriveworks and Ophelia**: This partnership facilitates referrals for patients with opioid use disorder and those needing extensive mental health care. - **AHS Bridge Clinic and CA Bridge initiative**: Employing an evidence-based strategy to improve emergency care for individuals with opioid use disorder. - **Collaborations between healthcare providers and technology companies**: These partnerships aim to develop digital health solutions, such as telemedicine platforms and mobile apps, to improve access to addiction treatment. - **UF Health and Lutheran Services**: Collaborating to assess community needs and develop intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. - **UPMC Health Plan**: Collaborated on a podcast and video series for National Recovery Month, focusing on recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. - **TeleMed2U and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to enhance care transition support for patients in chronic pain management. - **New Jersey Department of Human Services**: Collaborated with NJII to launch the Behavioral Health Promoting Interoperability Program to enhance EHR technology in behavioral health facilities. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)**: AI is being used to analyze patient data and predict treatment outcomes, helping addiction psychiatrists tailor interventions to individual needs. - **AI in Addiction Psychiatry**: The use of AI tools like Limbic Access to conduct initial assessments and improve access to mental health care. - **Telepsychiatry**: The use of telehealth technologies to provide remote psychiatric care, increasing access to addiction treatment for patients in underserved areas. - **Integrated Care Models**: An approach that combines addiction treatment with mental health and primary care services to provide holistic patient care. - **Digital Therapeutics**: The development of mobile applications and online platforms that provide cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic interventions for individuals struggling with addiction. - **Combination Therapy Development**: Clearmind's patent application for a therapy combining Ibogaine with N-Acylethanolamines aims to enhance safety and efficacy in addiction treatment. - **Psychedelic Therapy Research**: Clearmind Medicine is developing MDMA and N-Acylethanolamines combination therapies to enhance safety and efficacy in addiction treatments. - **University of California, Riverside**: Creating a comprehensive curriculum on substance use disorders for medical students, supported by a $900,000 grant from SAMHSA. - **In-Home Treatment Model**: Aware Recovery Care's focus on in-home addiction treatment emphasizes community-based recovery solutions. - **APDI Grants**: Funding innovative technologies to enhance diagnostics and treatment for adolescent substance misuse. - **CATCH Program**: A highly effective program evaluated by NYU Grossman School of Medicine that significantly improves post-discharge treatment uptake for opioid use disorder. - **Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)**: Software-based treatments showing promise in addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders. - **Digital Therapeutics by PursueCare**: The first FDA-authorized digital therapeutics for treating substance use disorder, offering a self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy program. - **Telehealth Prescribing Expansion**: Significant increase in virtual care for behavioral health, improving access to treatments like buprenorphine. - **Mind Therapy Clinic**: Founded by a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, advocating for integrated and personalized care approaches. - **Boulder Care**: Raised $35 million in Series C funding to enhance addiction medicine services for Medicaid beneficiaries. - **AI in Behavioral Health**: Sunwave Health's implementation of AI tools to streamline operations and improve patient care in addiction treatment facilities. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Stigma surrounding addiction**: Persistent stigma can hinder individuals from seeking help and accessing addiction psychiatry services. - **Access to care**: Despite advancements in technology, many individuals still face barriers to accessing addiction psychiatry services, particularly in rural areas. - **Data privacy and security**: As addiction treatment increasingly incorporates technology, concerns about the confidentiality of patient data and compliance with regulations like HIPAA arise. - **Stigma in Opioid Use Disorder**: Ongoing stigma surrounding addiction complicates treatment and recovery efforts. - **Stigma and Misconceptions**: Stigma surrounding addiction treatment continues to hinder the adoption of effective medications like buprenorphine. - **Access to Care**: Barriers such as stigma and anxiety prevent patients from seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. - **Physician Hesitancy**: Many physicians are hesitant to prescribe buprenorphine due to discomfort with addiction treatment and lack of training. - **Retention in Care**: While telehealth has shown improved retention rates, ongoing efforts are needed to ensure sustained engagement in treatment for substance use disorders. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Disparities in treatment for opioid use disorder exist, with certain demographic groups receiving less access to medications. - **Access to Treatment**: Over 80% of individuals with opioid-use disorder do not receive evidence-based medications, contributing to high overdose death rates. - **Rising Overdose Rates**: Foundry Front Range aims to address increasing rates of overdose deaths and treatment access issues in Colorado. - **Effectiveness of Genetic Testing**: Concerns about the reliability of genetic testing algorithms for predicting opioid use disorder risk. - **Underutilization of Medications**: Research indicates that medications for opioid use disorder are underutilized following hospitalizations for injection-related infections. - **Staffing Shortages in Military Programs**: The Navy's suspension of its residential substance abuse treatment program due to staffing issues highlights the need for better support for service members. - **Behavioral Rehabilitation Market Growth**: While the market is expanding due to increased awareness of mental health, there are concerns about the adequacy of resources and treatment options available. - **Mental Health Provider Shortage**: Over 10 million residents in Florida lack sufficient access to psychiatrists, highlighting the urgent need for improved mental health services. - **Patient Safety Concerns**: High-profile cases of improper prescribing raise concerns about the safety of virtual care. ## Related Topics [[Addiction Medicine]]; [[Addiction Treatment]]