Services
Addiction & Substance Use Treatment
Compassionate, Personalized Support for Substance Use and Recovery
Struggling with alcohol, medications, or other substances can affect your health, relationships, work, and overall well-being. Palm Beach Psychiatry provides thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment for adults experiencing substance use concerns, with a focus on safety, recovery, and long-term stability.
60
minute session
Treatment begins with understanding your individual needs, substance use history, mental health symptoms, and recovery goals. Dr. Nader provides a personalized approach that may include medication support, withdrawal and detox planning, ongoing monitoring, and coordination with additional care when needed.
When Substance Use May Need Professional Support
You may benefit from an evaluation if you notice:
Difficulty controlling or reducing substance use
Strong cravings or urges to use
Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect
Withdrawal symptoms when reducing or stopping
Continued use despite negative consequences
Changes in mood, sleep, relationships, or daily functioning
Our Approach to Addiction Treatment
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Treatment begins with a detailed review of your substance use history, current symptoms, medications, mental health concerns, withdrawal history, and recovery goals.
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When clinically appropriate, medication may be used to help manage cravings, support recovery, address withdrawal-related symptoms, or treat co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
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Stopping certain substances suddenly can sometimes cause significant withdrawal symptoms.
Dr. Nader can evaluate your withdrawal risk and determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or whether a medically supervised detox or higher level of care may be needed.
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Recovery often requires continued support. Follow-up appointments can help monitor progress, adjust treatment, address setbacks, and support long-term stability.
Substance Use and Mental Health Often Overlap
Substance use may occur alongside conditions such as:
🔹 Anxiety
🔹Depression
🔹ADHD
🔹Bipolar disorder
🔹Trauma and PTSD
🔹Insomnia
Addressing both substance use and mental health concerns can help create a more complete and individualized treatment plan.
What to expect during your evaluation
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Initial Evaluation
Discuss your substance use, symptoms, medications, health history, and goals.
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Personalized Treatment Plan
Review medication options, support strategies, and the appropriate level of care.
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Ongoing Follow-Up
Monitor progress, symptoms, medication response, and recovery needs over time.
FAQ
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No. An evaluation can help determine whether your substance use meets criteria for a substance use disorder and what type of treatment may be appropriate.
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The first step is evaluating your withdrawal risk and clinical needs. Some patients may be appropriate for outpatient care, while others may require medically supervised withdrawal management or a higher level of care. When needed, referral to an appropriate facility can be recommended.
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Medication can be part of treatment for certain substance use disorders and may also help address related psychiatric symptoms. Whether medication is appropriate depends on the individual patient and clinical evaluation.
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Yes. Substance use frequently occurs alongside psychiatric conditions, and treatment planning may address both when appropriate.
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Follow-up depends on your individual treatment plan. Ongoing monitoring can be important for medication management, symptom tracking, relapse prevention, and continued recovery support.