Addiction is often seen as a symptom of underlying emotional, psychological and relationship problems
As addiction psychiatrists in Ireland and experts, we understand how alcohol and drug addiction go hand in hand with co-occurring disorders like depression, trauma and anxiety, which might be fuelling your substance dependency.
Which Doctor is Best for Treating Addiction?
A Consultant Psychiatrist is a specialist who treats mental health and addiction. Many psychiatrists also specialise in other areas of mental health and medicine.
- A psychiatrist can look at the bigger picture of a patient’s life and contributing factors to their recovery like job, finances, housing, family life, core relationships etc.
- Can evaluate and advise on medication above and beyond that of a GP
- Psychiatrists often play a role during detox medication, length etc.
- Can help identify underlying problems (dual diagnosis) which affect 60-70% of addicts
- Psychiatrists can help plan therapy and treatment more effectively
- Psychiatrists can often accurately measure improvements and next steps in longer-term post-rehab
Below we have listed some of the best practising psychiatrists across Ireland, who have been known to make waves in the community for their addiction therapies and services.
Do I need a referral to see a Psychiatrist in Ireland?
In most cases, your GP will refer you to a psychiatrist if they think it is necessary or if you ask for a referral. A GP or emergency department can also refer directly to the HSE mental health services.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Ireland?
A psychiatric assessment and initial consultation in Ireland usually lasts for 50 minutes and may cost in the region of €120 – €380 depending on the complexity of the case. Smarmore Castle offers a psychiatric review as part of our addiction treatment programme.
How Do I Find an Addiction Psychiatrist in Ireland?
Below is a list of psychiatrists who practise in Ireland and Northern Ireland and treat patients with addiction. At Smarmore Castle we specialise in the treatment of addiction under the medical direction of a specialist addictions consultant psychiatrist.
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Directory of Consultant Psychiatrists in Ireland
- Specialises: Addiction, addiction medicine & dual diagnoses
- Location: County Louth
- Employed: Smarmore Castle Rehab (Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director)
- Contact: 041 214 5111
- Specialises: Substance misuse
- Location: Dublin
- Employed: GP Addictions Specialist (non-psychiatrist)
Dr Gallagher has worked exclusively in the field of addiction for almost two decades. He shows particular interest in the science of addiction, recovery rates, peer support in recovery, family support and alcohol-related brain injuries.
Accreditations:
- Has served as a GP Coordinator in the HSE Addiction Service in Dublin North.
- Member of the National Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Implementation Committee and the National Methadone Protocol Implementation Committee and on a subcommittee of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs and Alcohol.
- Former Medical Director of Smarmore Castle.
- Specialises: Addiction
- Location: Dublin
- Employed: Saint John of God Hospital
- Contact: (01) 277 1519
Appointed Head of the Addiction Service in 2007, Dr O’Gara leads all clinical activities and service development in addiction. He is one of the main pioneers in Ireland for promoting non-shame-based treatments for addiction.
- Specialises: Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Addiction and substance misuse)
- Location: Dublin
- Employed: Addiction Service – HSE
- Contact: smythbo@tcd.ie
Dr Smyth has featured in many peer-reviewed publications to provide essential perspectives on psychoactive substances and mental health.
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Addiction Psychiatrists in Belfast
- Specialises: Addiction, addiction medicine & dual diagnoses
- Location: Belfast
- Employed: Northern HSC Trust
- Contact: 041 214 5111
Professor Lynch has worked across general adult psychiatry and has been involved in numerous addiction service developments during his time as a consultant. Dr Lynch formerly worked at Smarmore Castle.
Accreditations:
- Has worked in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
- Works with the development of mental health liaison services.
- Clinical Director of Northern Trust since 2003.
- Chair of the Northern Ireland division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Specialises: Mental health and addiction
- Location: Belfast
- Employed: Belfast Trust & NHS, and consultant at Kingsbridge Private Hospital
- Contact: 02895046323
Dr Bunn has impressive experience working across various mental health problems both privately and in the NHS. Dr Bunn historically has helped people overcome problems of stress, anxiety, panic, obsessive behaviours, low moods, eating disorders and substance addiction.
Accreditations:
- B. B.A.O. B.Ch. M.R.C. Psych
- Graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 1997.
- He gained postgraduate qualifications along with specialist training in Addictions and Forensic Psychiatry.
- Admitted to the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (4417794).
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Registered with WPA, Benenden, Aviva and BUPA.
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