Recovery Begins Here: Expert Addiction Medicine Care at Lake Charles Memorial

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What is Addiction Medicine?

Meet Dr. Nusrat Kabir, a primary care physician specializing in Preventive & Addiction Medicine.

If you or someone you love is suffering from substance abuse disorder and seek emergency treatment, access to resources are available at Lake Charles Memorial Emergency Room located on the west side of the hospital on Oak Park Blvd. The entrance to the emergency room is located on 2nd Ave.

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Addiction Medicine is focused on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. An Addiction Medicine physician is specially trained to help individuals safely manage addiction, reduce the risk of relapse, and support long-term recovery.

Who Can Benefit from Addiction Medicine?

You may benefit from seeing an Addiction Medicine physician if you struggle with:

  • Alcohol use

  • Opioid dependence or addiction

  • Prescription medication misuse

  • Illicit drug use

  • Nicotine or tobacco dependence

  • Relapse prevention after treatment

  • Cravings that interfere with daily life

  • Withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop using substances

  • Any type of addiction

Signs It May Be Time to Seek Help

Consider speaking with an Addiction Medicine physician if you:

Find it difficult to stop or reduce substance use 
Need increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect
Experience withdrawal symptoms when not using
Continue using despite health, work, financial, or relationship problems
Have attempted to quit but repeatedly returned to use
Feel that substance use is affecting your quality of life.

Supporting Your Recovery Journey Beyond the Appointment

Comprehensive, Personalized Treatment

Treatments can include comprehensive medical evaluations and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help manage withdrawal symptoms and support your recovery journey, relapse prevention strategies, counseling referrals,  behavioral health support, primary care and specialty providers, and ongoing monitoring.

A Safe, Confidential Environment

Providing compassionate, judgment-free care where patients feel respected, supported, and empowered to take the next step toward better health. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to help you navigate the path to recovery with expert medical care and ongoing support.
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Meet Dr. Kabir

Nusrat Kabir, MD, a preventive medicine specialist brings a unique and compassionate perspective to her medical practice.

Dr. Kabir combines her experience in primary care, preventive medicine, and addiction medicine to support comprehensive patient health and wellness. Dr. Kabir earned her medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and went on to complete a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Jackson State University in Mississippi. She completed her residency in Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Tulane University.

She is committed to empowering patients through education and evidence-based care.

Dr. Kabir is accepting new patients at Memorial Family Medicine- Aster Street located at 2750 Aster Street in Lake Charles. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kabir, please call 337.480.8900.

Professional Affiliation:
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
American Medical Association
American College of Preventive Medicine
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
American Public Health Association

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