Addiction Medicine

Content verified by: Kristine Matson, MD

If you or your loved one is dealing with addiction or unhealthy substance use, we can help. Our addiction medicine team provides support and treatment to help you learn how to overcome substance use. 

Get help for alcohol, painkiller, or other drug use—no referral needed—in the Duluth, Minnesota area and Ashland, Wisconsin.

What is an Addiction Medicine Physician?

An addiction medicine physician is a medical doctor who is specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, withdrawal, and related conditions.

When to Get Help

Get help if substance use:

  • Interferes with your daily activities
  • Impacts your quality of life
  • Affects your emotional, physical, and mental health
  • Affects your relationships
  • Causes financial or legal problems

If you or a loved one have symptoms of an overdose or serious withdrawal, call 911 or get medical attention right away. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can be life-threatening.

Conditions Treated

See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.

Conditions

What to Expect

Our addiction medicine physician treats adolescents and adults and will create a treatment plan that is right for you.

Your plan may include counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and referrals to counselors. We can also refer you to community support programs and addiction recovery resources.

Make an Appointment

Duluth Clinic 2nd Street Building
Call 218-786-1186

Ashland Clinic
Call 715-685-7500