Novel pharmacological strategies have been developed and are being implemented to target individuals for whom affective, attentional or anxiety symptoms pose a particular vulnerability to the development of substance abuse or dependence. There are ample job opportunities in Addiction Psychiatry. There is a shortage of specialists in this field in many clinical settings, and psychiatrists trained in the treatment of substance abuse will have a range of attractive choices for a practice setting. The patient population is underserved, and an increase in mandates for addiction treatment from federal and local governments and third party payers has led to a demand for credentialed addiction treaters. So, multiple opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors.
Addiction psychiatry provides career opportunities in all fields.
Research For psychiatrists interested in research, the substance abuse field offers a wealth of unexplored areas. Early-career psychiatrists entering the field of substance abuse will have a wealth of opportunities for pursuing research funding. Clinical research in the field of Addiction Psychiatry has enjoyed generous federal funding in the past several years. This trend shows every promise of continuing, and research psychiatrists working in the field of Addiction Psychiatry are in a position to reap the benefits of this enhanced support. Rewarding Similar to the treatment of other psychiatric disorders, clinical interventions for the substance use disorders are effective.