
Dr. Andre S. Chen MD
Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine
2000 S MAYS ST STE 201 ROUND ROCK TX, 78664About
Dr. Andre Chen is an Addiction Medicine Physician in AUSTIN, ROUND ROCK, KILLEEN, AND WACO, TX. In addition, he works with pain management patients.
Education and Training
University of Texas at Austin MBA 1997
University of Texas at Austin Bachelor's Degree in Biology 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Preventive Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
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Dr. Andre S. Chen MD's Expert Contributions
Can repeated blackouts indicate an alcohol problem?
Blackouts usually are an indication of problematic use of alcohol or alcohol use disorder. READ MORE
Are obsessive-compulsive disorder and drug addiction related?
Any mental health issue can be related to addiction as the brain may be seeking some kind of relief which substances can readily provide in the short term. READ MORE
Can a Juul help me stop smoking?
Vape products are supposed to help people get off cigarettes. Most people feel they are good for this. The problem is that people, especially young people, are using them to get into nicotine which is not good. READ MORE
Can you take anti-anxiety medicine while overweight?
Some anti-anxiety meds have a side effect of weight gain so that' something that should be considered. It also depends on the nature of the condition being treated. READ MORE
How do you know you are addicted to your medication?
If you are taking them for some other reason than physical pain, craving your meds, wanting to stop but unable to or if they are replacing the other things in life that you usually enjoy then that could be a problem. If the are causing bad things to happen in your life, that could be a problem. READ MORE
I caught my teenage son with prescription pills?
You're not going to be able to stop it by simply taking them away. If the bottles have labels on them then you may have the name of individual who is diverting their medications and a medical professional who is prescribing them. READ MORE
Is it healthy to treat depression with pain medication?
Pain medication should not be taken for depression because the effect is short-lived and one can rapidly develop a tolerance and require increased dosing. READ MORE
What's the science behind Suboxone?
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is a partial opioid agonist. It relieves the intense craving for opiates and the symptoms of opioid withdrawal without causing the euphoria and respiratory depression of full-agonist opioids. It's like switching from regular soda to diet soda or from ice cream to frozen yogurt. It can be used as a step towards abstinence or for long-term maintenance. READ MORE
How can one treat a laxative addiction?
Laxatives aren't considered to be truly addictive, however, it is common to develop a dependence on using them for chronic constipation. Your doctor may recommend non-laxative ways to address the bowel issues like walking, fiber and hydration and tapering off the laxatives. READ MORE
How dangerous is it to take antidepressants?
Antidepressants are not considered to be particularly dangerous. Some to have a side effect of weight gain. It depends on the nature of the condition being treated. READ MORE
How to help a young adult who is addicted to meth?
There is no solid medical treatment for methamphetamine addiction. It's something that mostly is addressed from a behavioral standpoint. Does he want to get better? If not, then you should try to help him figure out what he wants. READ MORE
How to help 20 year old son with opioid addiction?
There are no simple answers to this. Learn a lot more: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35785382-overcoming-opioid-addiction READ MORE
Can a bipolar person live without medication?
Sure. Whether or not that life will be better or worse without medication depends on the nature of the condition. READ MORE
Is cocaine really addictive?
Cocaine can be pretty addictive. However, it depends on the person and the circumstance. Things to look for would be behavior problems, legal problems, and financial/work problems. READ MORE
Do antidepressants do more harm than good?
Antidepressants are not considered to be addictive, although, one might become dependent so that one wouldn't want to discontinue them abruptly. Whether they do harm or good depends on the situation. READ MORE
Is an earache a symptom of withdrawal?
Not usually, but any chronic painful condition is going to get worse in withdrawal. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doctors in SE Texas 2013 Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor 2016 Austin Monthly
- 2011 US News & World Report Top Doctor
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Experience & Accolades
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