Addiction Medicine Telehealth Directory

This directory helps patients and caregivers compare Addiction Medicine clinicians and support options.

It is a starting point for planning substance use disorder treatment. Some listings focus on opioid use disorder treatment and alcohol use disorder treatment. Others address nicotine dependence, stimulant use disorder treatment, and relapse prevention.

Profiles may show credentials, visit formats, and common care approaches. They can also note addiction counseling services or dual diagnosis care. Medispress telehealth visits are completed with licensed U.S. clinicians online.

This page supports browsing and comparison, not medical decision-making alone. For urgent safety concerns, emergency services remain the right next step.

Addiction Medicine: What You’ll Find

The directory brings together clinicians who treat addiction and related health issues. Many focus on outpatient addiction treatment with structured follow-ups available. Some profiles mention harm reduction services and recovery support services. Others highlight evaluation for co-occurring disorders (mental health conditions alongside addiction).

When medication is part of care, clinicians may discuss medication-assisted treatment, or MAT. Common options include buprenorphine treatment, naltrexone treatment, or methadone treatment. The details depend on medical history, safety checks, and local rules.

• Clinician bios, credentials, and areas of focus
• Common concerns addressed, such as alcohol or opioids
• Visit format notes, including virtual versus in-person needs
• Supportive care options, like counseling or relapse prevention
• Links to reading that explains terms and next steps

How to Choose

Choosing a clinician starts with clarity on goals and level of support. Some people need an assessment, while others need ongoing recovery support. When comparing Addiction Medicine listings, look for scope and care setting. A good fit can include counseling access and coordination with other clinicians.

Match the concern

Different conditions can call for different experience and supports over time.

• Experience with opioid use disorder treatment or alcohol use disorder treatment
• Comfort with stimulant use disorder treatment or nicotine dependence treatment
• Approach to co-occurring disorders treatment and chronic pain considerations
• Options for family support for addiction and caregiver involvement
• Relapse prevention programs and harm reduction education

Practical visit considerations

Practical details can reduce friction and make follow-ups easier later.

• Visit format, including video, phone, or a mix
• New-patient intake requirements and expected documentation
• Communication style, including goals, boundaries, and follow-up planning
• Access to referrals for inpatient detox programs, when needed
• Availability of addiction counseling services or group support

Quick tip: Keep a current medication list and past treatment dates handy during scheduling.

Using This Directory

Use the specialty filters to narrow by focus areas and visit options. Open a profile to review training, conditions addressed, and follow-up style. If a listing mentions referrals, it may note outside services. This can include inpatient care or community recovery programs too.

Not every need can be handled through virtual care alone. Visits use a simple, set fee for the consult only. For Addiction Medicine, some services may still require in-person coordination. Examples include lab work, physical exams, or certain monitored medications.

• Credentials and board certification notes
• Populations served, such as adolescents or adults
• Care approach, including counseling, MAT discussions, or both
• Follow-up expectations and messaging policies
• Clear notes on what is not provided

Access and Prescription Requirements

Access can look different depending on the medication and the situation. Addiction Medicine care may include prescriptions, referrals, and ongoing monitoring. Prescription medicines require a valid clinician order and pharmacy dispensing. Where required, dispensing partners verify prescriptions and patient identity first. Many people use cash-pay options, often without insurance, for simplicity.

Controlled medications have additional rules and documentation expectations in many settings. Clinicians may discuss benefits, risks, and alternatives before any prescription. When clinically appropriate, prescriptions can be coordinated through partner pharmacies. For opioid treatment program basics, see SAMHSA guidance.

• Government-issued ID for identity checks
• Current medication list, including over-the-counter products
• Pharmacy details, if a preferred pharmacy is used
• History of prior treatment attempts and adverse reactions
• Plan for follow-up visits and monitoring, when applicable

Why it matters: Complete information helps reduce delays with prescription verification later on.

Related Resources

More context can make conversations with clinicians feel less confusing. These guides pair well with browsing Addiction Medicine options on this page. They cover alcohol, tobacco, and general addiction-care topics in plain language.

• Alcohol Dependence Treatment Options for an overview of common care paths
• Quit Smoking With Telehealth for expectations and visit preparation ideas
• Addictions Category to browse related topics and terminology

Safety planning is also part of recovery support for families. For crisis support anytime, visit the 988 Lifeline site.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.