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Dr. Mitchell Bryce Crawford, DO is a psychiatrist in York, PA specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mitchell Bryce Crawford, DO is affiliated with WellSpan Health.
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Addictions
Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.
Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.
Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.
Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.
Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:
Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:
Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.
Dr. Mitchell Bryce Crawford, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Harvard University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | Psychiatry and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Harvard University Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | Psychiatry
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Mitchell Bryce Crawford, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: AmeriHealth, Highmark Blue Shield, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Capital BlueCross, Centene, Geisinger Health Plan, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway), Quest Behavioral Health, US - Department of Labor, Johns Hopkins Health Care, PerformCare/MA HMO Non York/Adams (CBHNP), Preferred Health Care, Community Care Behavioral Health MA/HMOYork/Adams, Aetna Better Health, WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP) and Devoted Health.
According to our sources, Dr. Mitchell Bryce Crawford, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Mitchell Crawford is a specialist in addiction medicine and psychiatry. He studied medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Harvard University. Dr. Crawford takes Capital BlueCross, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, and WellSpan York Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, he is not currently accepting new patients.
