Arwen Podesta, MD
Arwen Podesta, MD, is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry and holistic & integrative medicine, Arwen Podesta, MD works in Louisiana, with an office in New Orleans. She authored a book on addiction, HOOKED: A Concise Guide to the Underlying Mechanics of Addiction and Treatment for Patients, Families, and Providers. She was recently awarded the honor of distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatry Association, as well as the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and is the president-elect of the Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association. She is a national speaker, she teaches, consults and is an advocate for integrative best practices for those with addiction and psychiatric needs.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Arwen Podesta has employment relationships with Lake Wellness, Acer, Psychiatry Redefined, LA Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Podesta Psychiatry LLC, and Tulane University. She receives a speaking honorarium from Indivior, Alkermes, and Psychiatry Redefined. Dr.Podesta receives a consulting fee from Otsuka, SageSurfer, and JAYMAC. She receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Arwen Podesta is a member of NAACME, Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana, American Society of Addiction Medicine, Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, and American Medical Association.
