We are dedicated to helping to educate healthcare providers and the general public in the use of evidence based treatments. To accomplish this, the Institute of Addiction Medicine is involved with three primary activities:
- Discovering evidence based treatment programs through research
- Facilitating the start-up of clinical treatment programs
- Educating healthcare providers and the general public about treatment options
It can be done. And we will make sure it is. Call us for a free phone consulation at (484) 351-8031 or email us at info@ioam.org In the US, there are over 18 million people suffering from an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Of those, only 2 million receive treatment and less than 10 percent receive medication of any kind even though NALTREXONE was FDA approved back in 1994. Since then, 2 other medications have been approved for treatment as well and countless WORD NEEDED of research has been done to show the effectiveness of the meds. Still, treatment centers are not taking full advantage of these options, but...
That is all about to change... that's our mission