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Area of Expertise: Addiction Prevention and Treatment

Addiction medicine specialists provide prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for patients with unhealthy substance use or substance-related health conditions. They also help family members who are affected by a loved one’s substance use or addiction.

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  • Areas Within Addiction Prevention and Treatment
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Related Areas
  • Make an Appointment

Areas Within Addiction Prevention and Treatment

Addiction Medicine

Addiction medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals suffering from substance use disorders.

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Related Conditions

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Addiction

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
  • Subutex Treatment Programs

Providers

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Jessica L. Coker, M.D.

Jessica L. Coker, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Alexis H. Gershon, LCSW Social Worker

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Srinivasa B. Gokarakonda, M.D.

Srinivasa B. Gokarakonda, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Michael J. Mancino, M.D.

Michael J. Mancino, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D.

Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Locations

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Psychiatric Research Institute

Center for Addiction Services and Treatment

4224 Shuffield Drive
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8400
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Psychiatric Research Institute

Walker Family Clinic

4224 Shuffield Drive
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8200
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Psychiatric Research Institute

Women’s Mental Health Clinic

4224 Shuffield Drive
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8201
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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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