Is addictionology a credible profession?

[cjoyb4]

I just read something about an additionologist. When I tried to research it I found varying info stating it was a bogus title, to it being an actual medical degree. Anyone out there have any experience on this subject? It's intriguing to me and if they are legit I might consider consulting one. Thanks.

[drmersedehe]

I disagree with your comment of "Most addictionologists are physicians or others that went to rehab and couldn't practice in their trained specialty anymore because their reputation was ruined. So they become consultants for rehab facilities or otherwise"
Addictionologists are board certified professionals who have gone through post graduate training and completed the residency program

[avisg]

I would like to get my certification to be an addiction counselor ,that is a bit different however .

[avisg]

LOL that sounds like something i would say as well

[toxictome]

I see an addictionologist on Monday. His primary field is internal medicne. When I called for an appt.(cuz i want to switch Dr.'s) I asked if they were taking new pts...the receptionist said only under certain conditions..one reason  would be,being addicted to drugs...i said..well i fit that category, i have been clean for 2 months...she said..well , he helps pts. get off the drugs..i said, ok, I'll start taking them again and call you back in 3 weeks...they accepted me  :D  I know this Dr. is in recovery and has been for several yrs....I will ask him about it and get some feedback!!

[usarmymedic1]

Addictionology is not a medical specialty recognized by the American Medical Association. Most addictionologists are physicians or others that went to rehab and couldn't practice in their trained specialty anymore because their reputation was ruined. So they become consultants for rehab facilities or otherwise. The "science" of addiction is very much in it's infancy, and the methods used are unproven by scientific studies. For instance, the rate of recovery from cigarretes and alcohol over a 5 year period of time is the same for those who go into rehab and those who don't. Addictionology is a pseudo-specialty based on pseudo- science, populated by health professionals long on sincerity and short on science. Maybe someday we will understand addictions properly.

[usarmymedic1]

I have posted on this before i will find it for you