Directory of top Psychologists (Addiction) in Hickory, North Carolina, USA
Taxonomy Code 103TA0400X
The directory of Psychologists (Addiction) in Hickory, North Carolina was last updated 6/30/2024
Psychologists (Addiction)
Taxonomy Code 103TA0400X
Classification: Psychologist
Description
A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.
Notes
Source: American Psychological Association, www.apa.org
[1/1/2019: new definition]
Additional Resources:
The APA proficiency is Addiction Psychology.