Our clinicians are dedicated to the treatment of addiction (also called substance use disorder) and co-occurring disorders (when someone suffers from both an addiction and another mental illness). Someone with an addiction is impaired by their drug use. This can manifest in many ways, but in general, they are unable to consistently control their level of drug use, which leads to problems with work, school, interpersonal relationships, medical health, and/or emotional well-being.
Many substances can be addictive and cause problems. These include:
- Alcohol
- Certain prescription medicines, such as pain relievers, stimulants, and anxiety medications
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine
- Tobacco
UIC Recovery Clinic: Addiction Psychiatry Program Team
Our clinicians are experts in caring for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Our team includes an addiction psychiatrist, a psychologist, a pharmacist, and in-training psychiatrists and psychologists. Members of the team include:
Christopher HoldenMD | Director of Addiction Psychiatry
Shiyun KimPharmD | Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
