When you struggle with a substance use disorder, the problem can affect your physical, mental, and spiritual health, which is why we focus on all three for optimal wellness. Here’s a look at the connection.
Daniel J. Headrick, M.D. was certified in addiction medicine, through examination, by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Inc.
Board certification is the highest level of practice recognition given to physicians in Addiction Medicine. It indicates that an Addiction Medicine physician has met the clinical and educational criteria to be eligible to sit for a rigorous six-hour written examination, and has successfully passed the examination. Certification by ABAM has renewed annually through the successful completion of the Transitional Maintenance of Certification. The physician must continue to participate in CME courses and Self-Assessment activities, and must periodically retake an examination to document that his or her knowledge and skills are up-to-date.
The information provided below details Daniel J. Headrick, M.D.’s certification history with the American Board of Addiction Medicine ( ABAM ).
Name: Daniel J. Headrick, M.D.
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
Certification Number: 000218
Current Certification Status: Certified
Initial Date of Certification: 03/12/2009
Verifying Agencies, please note: This site provides confirmation of physician certification as a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine only. If you are seeking primary source verification of education, training, licensure, or practice actions of any type, these should be requested directly through the usual channels. All certifications with a start date prior to 1998 are Not Time-Limited. In general, certifications are valid for 10 years. For further assistance verifying a doctor’s certification status, please email support@abam.net.
You Might Also Enjoy...
When you struggle with a substance use disorder, the problem can affect your physical, mental, and spiritual health, which is why we focus on all three for optimal wellness. Here’s a look at the connection.
Taking painkillers can be a slippery slope to addiction — not to mention, they aren’t long-term solutions. Explore why physical therapy is a safer, more sustainable approach to pain management.
The link between trauma and substance misuse is a strong one and one that’s well worth understanding if you or a loved one is struggling with both. More importantly, there is help for each that can set you free.
The early days of breaking free from a substance use disorder are trying, to say the least, and you need all the help you can get. This help and support can be found in our intensive outpatient program.
You have a substance use disorder and you’re planning on just quitting, cold turkey. There are many reasons why you shouldn’t go it alone when it comes to detoxing, not the least of which is that it can be very dangerous.
The number of overdose deaths in the United States has skyrocketed recently, topping 100,000, and opioids account for more than 75% of this staggering number. To avoid this terrible outcome, recognizing an opioid use disorder is paramount.