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Substance abuse and addiction are recognized by the federal government as one of our nation’s most serious public health problems. These are conditions that are prevalent among those with different socioeconomic backgrounds and affect all racial, ethnic, and religious groups. The physical and emotional consequences of addiction include serious medical and psychiatric illnesses, including suicide and accidental death. People who struggle with alcohol and substance misuse have families who also suffer the health, economic, and social effects of these illnesses.
The Division of Addiction Psychiatry recognizes that combating this scourge must involve a diverse team of practitioners and scientists who share a broad vision that encompasses a variety of therapeutic, research, and educational modalities. The division’s activities span three medical centers: the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the Miami VA Medical Center, which offer state-of-the-art programs tailored to the patient’s and family’s specific needs. Medication assisted treatment and evidence-based psychotherapies form the foundation for the continuum of care. A multidisciplinary faculty integrates a comprehensive clinical focus with a commitment to study and advance the prevention and treatment of substance misuse through basic and applied research, including clinical trials, and the education and training of medical students, resident physicians, and addiction psychiatry fellows. The collective expertise of those in the Division of Addiction Psychiatry positively impacts the lives of people in recovery.