Addiction medicine deals with patients suffering from a wide variety of addiction problems. It aims to free people from their addictions while providing support, counseling, and mental health services. Medical professionals who work in addiction medicine can help patients work through the detoxification process as well as provide harm reduction tactics and rehabilitation services. They may also treat conditions like hepatitis and HIV, which are related to addiction issues. This type of medicine is often associated with public health.

An anesthesiologist is someone who anesthetizes patients. They can help sedate patients and put them under for surgeries or other medical procedures. They help prepare their patients for procedures and make sure they are not experiencing any pain or fear associated with the treatment or procedure they are undergoing. They work closely with other doctors, surgeons, and specialists to ensure that patients are being treated properly.