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Addiction Sciences Division

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The Addiction Sciences Division (ASD) within the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is one of the nation’s premier academic settings for the study and treatment of addiction. In a highly collaborative environment, ASD’s multidisciplinary teams pursue a robust portfolio of innovative research spanning the full translational spectrum, dedicated to understanding and addressing substance use and co-occurring conditions across the lifespan. ASD’s basic, translational, and clinical research endeavors are complemented by state-of-the-art front-line clinical services and programs spanning education, mentorship, and community engagement. ASD faculty engage in national and international collaborations and serve in an array of leadership roles with prominent professional organizations.

The ASD has a multidisciplinary faculty of more than 30 full-time M.D.s and Ph.D.s with expertise ranging from pharmacology and psychology, to adult, and child psychiatry. The ASD is truly translational in its approach to research, clinical care, and training. Our objective is to utilize the latest technology and scientific knowledge to make discoveries that ultimately improve patient care outcomes.

Clinical Services

Our program aims to serve a wide range of individuals, including those new to addiction treatment, as well as those in need of maintenance care. We offer an array of treatment options, including Intensive Outpatient, Individual Outpatient, Psychiatric Evaluation and Management, Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder, Evaluation and Treatment for Medical Professionals and Attorneys, Interventions, Biomarker Screening, and Research Participation. Below is a non-exhaustive list of issues for which we offer treatment:

  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Alcohol Withdrawal
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • Opioid Withdrawal
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder with Depression and/or Anxiety

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Learn more about the Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs.

Learn more about the Addictions Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry.