Chemical Dependency & Substance Abuse

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While Dr. Oo believes in having a structured approach to sobriety, he does not believe in forcing patients to accept a recovery or rehabilitation model that patients feel uncomfortable with. As a part of the road to recovery, Dr. Oo endorses doing the appropriate research and exploring which recovery model is the best fit for any given patient (i.e., 12-step, SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery). Treatment will then be based on the model that is the best fit for the patient. 

Even with substance abuse treatment, Dr. Oo believes in taking a more collaborative approach, and uses goal setting, motivational interviewing, and the transtheoretical model of change to assist in having a successful recovery. 

Dr. Oo also works with patients to help identify any underlying cause or mental health condition that may have contributed to or is comorbid with the substance abuse issue. Among the various mental health conditions, Dr. Oo recognizes that oftentimes, depression, anxiety, panic, and a history of trauma are strong contributors to substance abuse disorders.