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Who can treat a drug problem?

April 26, 2017drug problem treat

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Who can treat a drug problem?

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Health professionals who can diagnose, prescribe medicine for, and treat drug abuse problems include: • General practitioners. • Psychiatrists. • Physician assistants. • Nurse practitioners. • Psychologists and drug counselors. These professionals cannot prescribe medicine. Counseling usually is part of treatment. This can be done by: • Psychiatrists. • Psychologists. • Social workers. • Licensed mental health counselors.