An experienced psychiatrist focusing on substance abuse, Wayne Macfadden, MD, is a co-founder of International Psychiatric Services of Philadelphia. Wayne Macfadden, MD, is a former member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), an organization founded in 1844 to promote access to mental health services.
In a recent survey of 2,201 adults, the APA found that nearly three-quarters of Americans said they knew of resources for family and friends dealing with addiction and would refer them to a treatment program or talk with them about their problem. About one-quarter of this group would recommend inpatient treatment; a similar number would suggest a Twelve-Step group such as Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition, 44 percent of adults aged 18-34 said they knew someone they think has an addiction problem, while only 22 percent of those over 65 did. Younger people were more likely to start a conversation about addiction. APA President Petros Levounis was heartened by these results, adding that doctors should redouble their efforts to inform the public of these measures and other treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and abstinence medications. The August 2023 survey coincided with National Recovery Month.
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