Glossary

Addiction Medicine

Specialty

Definition

A medical subspecialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders. Recognized by the American Board of Preventive Medicine since 2016.

Related Terms

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Combining FDA-approved medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, methadone) with counseling and behavioral therapy to treat substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder.

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