Osteopathic Physician
Mark Leeds, D.O.,
Long-term Benzodiazepine Tapering, Alcohol, Opioid, and Opiate Addiction and Dependence Treatment, Weight Management in Florida.
Empowering patients on their healing journeys through compassionate, patient-directed concierge telemedicine. Specializing in evidence-based deprescribing, guided by the belief that patients are experts in their own experiences.
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Dr. Mark Leeds, MD – Addiction Medicine & Evidence-Based Deprescribing
Compassionate, Patient-Directed Care for Complex Medical Conditions
Dr. Mark Leeds specializes in addiction medicine, psychiatric medication management, evidence-based deprescribing, and weight management through his concierge telemedicine practice. With a deep understanding of the distinction between physical dependence and addiction, Dr. Leeds provides individualized care that honors each patient’s unique journey and places them at the center of all treatment decisions.
Specialized Services
Patient-Directed Benzodiazepine Tapering
Medical support for safe, gradual discontinuation following evidence-based protocols including the Ashton Manual and Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines. Dr. Leeds recognizes that benzodiazepine dependence is a medical condition requiring specialized care, not traditional addiction treatment approaches.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Evidence-based treatment using buprenorphine products including Suboxone, Sublocade, and Brixadi, with specialized protocols for fentanyl transitions and individualized dosing strategies that respect patient goals for either maintenance or gradual tapering.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive approaches including medically-supervised at-home detox, naltrexone therapy, and The Sinclair Method, tailored to individual patterns of use and personal recovery goals.
Prescribed Medication Dependence Support
Specialized care for patients experiencing dependence on psychiatric medications, antidepressants, and other prescribed substances, with emphasis on gradual, patient-controlled tapering protocols.
Weight Management for Food-Related Disorders
Evidence-based treatment for food addiction and binge eating disorder using both counseling approaches and medication options including GLP-1 agonists when clinically appropriate.
Care Philosophy
Patient-Directed Treatment: You are the expert in your own experience and the ultimate authority on your healing journey. Treatment decisions are collaborative, with you maintaining control over the pace and process of your care.
Distinction Between Dependence and Addiction: Physical dependence on prescribed medications is a medical condition requiring gradual tapering, not traditional addiction treatment paradigms that can cause harm.
Individualized Approach: Every nervous system responds uniquely. Treatment plans adapt continuously based on your feedback and body’s response, never forcing predetermined timelines.
Dignity and Respect: Your experiences are believed and validated. This practice provides a safe space free from judgment, particularly for those who have faced dismissal from other healthcare providers.
Evidence-Based Care: Treatment follows established protocols while remaining flexible enough to meet your individual needs and circumstances.
Practice Model
Direct Physician Access: You work exclusively with Dr. Leeds throughout your care—never with substitute providers—ensuring consistency and continuity.
Concierge Telemedicine: Private, one-on-one care that eliminates barriers and provides flexibility, accessibility, and the comfort of receiving treatment in your own environment.
Comprehensive Support: Beyond medical management, Dr. Leeds provides education, advocacy, and guidance to help you navigate complex healthcare systems and make informed decisions.
No Intermediaries: Direct communication with your physician when you need support, without administrative barriers or delays.
Geographic Reach
- Medical Management: Available to patients residing in Florida
- Consulting Services: Educational consultations available worldwide for those seeking information about treatment options and approaches
Why This Approach Matters
Many patients with prescribed medication dependence have experienced dismissal, inappropriate rapid tapers, or misapplication of addiction treatment models. Dr. Leeds’ practice recognizes that these are medical conditions requiring specialized knowledge, patience, and respect for neurological healing processes.
Whether you’re seeking support for medication dependence, substance use disorder treatment, or weight management, you deserve care that honors your autonomy, validates your experience, and provides the time and attention necessary for safe, effective treatment.
Taking the First Step
Recovery and healing happen on your timeline, with your choices guiding the process. Dr. Leeds serves as your partner, educator, and advocate—never as someone who dictates your path.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your unique situation and explore how this patient-centered approach might support your goals.
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Belief is self-fulfilling.
When you have self-belief and a positive attitude, you can overcome any obstacle. I have no doubt that you have the ability to overcome. When you realize this and accept it, you will no longer see your past failures as a reflection of who you are. They are simply learning opportunities.
Developing good habits.
It takes time to get past addiction. In fact, it can take a lot of time. This is why it is often recommended to take things in small steps. Don’t think about how to stay clean from drugs for a year, or even a month. Just put all of your hard work into getting through each day.
Set big goals for yourself.
If you do a lot of writing and self-reflection, you will realize that your addiction didn’t just happen. There were things in your life that lead you to drugs. These things can be different for different people. Maybe you were surrounded by negative people. Possibly, you are in a job or relationship that is not right for you. Or, maybe you had big dreams and goals earlier in life and you compromised and went in a different direction. Use the opportunity of getting clean to get back on track. Think about changes that must happen so that you can avoid going back to drugs. Move towards a successful future that is aligned with your dreams.
Inspirational quotes can help.
When you are working to achieve great things, great quotes can help you to stay motivated. Also, remember your past successes. Think about how you felt when you have had success in the past. You may even want to create your own motivational quotes so that you may read them to yourself. By building on each day’s success, you will become more self-confident. As you come to have a greater belief in your own abilities, you will move beyond your comfort zone. You will grow and your belief will grow as well. Eventually, you will develop the habit of growing your self-belief on a daily basis. Be sure to read great quotes each and every day.
Don’t let the talk in your mind discourage you.
You may have noticed a chattering voice in your head. When you are addicted, this voice can work against you. It may try to convince you that you can go back to drugs just one more time. It may tell you that you deserve to relax and get high. Or, it may say that you have suffered enough and deserve some relief from the pain. Do not let this mental voice cause you harm in the real world. When your inner voice promotes self-doubt, you must not obsess over it. It is just a chattering voice in your head. You do not have to let the negative self-talk bring you down. You can learn to do as other successful people do and develop the confidence in yourself to let negative thoughts and feelings just pass by without acting on them. By doing this, you are developing the habit of ongoing self-confidence and belief in your ability to reach your goals.
What about when quitting drugs is too hard?
Unfortunately, there is one form of addiction that is especially hard to get past. This is opioid addiction. The problem is that when you quit opioids, you get severely physically sick. While the sickness is usually not harmful, it is so unpleasant that few people can make it through without some help. And, the cravings are very intense. While these cravings are a part of the talk that you hear in your mind, they can be so powerful that any amount of confidence and positive belief may not get you past them. It is OK to ask for help. In fact, asking for help is one of the best ways to find great success in life.
Success with MAT.
MAT is medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. MAT is the gold standard of treatment. It works very well. The most effective and safest MAT med is Suboxone. While you may have a friend or relative who tells you that relying on a drug to get clean is a sign of weakness, nothing could be further from the truth. Suboxone treatment saves lives and it can give you a chance to develop the skills to stay clean. By putting aside the sickness and cravings, you have a chance to work on your life. Through therapy and time, you will be able to create a new life for yourself. When you are ready, you will be able to gradually reduce your medication and even stop taking it when you are ready. MAT is a positive force in the world for good that saves lives from opioid addiction. It can give you the confidence to move forward and make positive changes.
Relationships are important.
While you may have had a friend or family member who has sabotaged your recovery from addiction in the past, you must develop new friendships with people who support your recovery. You do not need people who push for you to have self-limiting beliefs and self-doubt. It is much better to be surrounded by people who will be there for you and support you, whether you succeed or fail in the short-term. You need people who understand you and support your long-term success.
Go forward towards your goal.
When you are going forward towards achieving your important goals in life, there is one tip that is of the utmost importance. Never give up on yourself. No matter what happens, you must get back up and get back on track. You will learn and you will develop self-confidence and mental strength as you learn and move towards greater success.
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ABOUT Mark Leeds, D.O.,
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Treatment for addiction that works for you
When it comes concierge treatment, you expect your doctor to individualize your treatment and therapy programs. While you may think of inpatient rehab facilities to provide concierge service, this is not always the case. Even very expensive luxury rehab institutions often provide cookie-cutter treatment plans.
Concierge treatment
Outpatient concierge therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL can provide the best possible results. In a private doctor office, as opposed to a traditional inpatient rehab, you get one-on-one attention from your doctor. Concierge means that your doctor takes the time to listen. Your concierge addiction doctor listens carefully, without judgement. A proper treatment program should be based on a foundation of compassion and empathy. Suboxone doctors in Florida agree that personalized one-on-one care works best.
Coming out of detox
In a modern drug detox facility, the program helps you to safely and comfortably get off of drugs under observation. An inpatient detox provides around-the-clock care. However, after a week or two, when you leave the detox, where can you continue medication-assisted addiction treatment? Why would you want to continue? Because, ongoing maintenance is the proven method of preventing relapse and giving you time to heal.
Addiction is not an easy thing to overcome
When you leave opiate detox or medical detox, it is time to think about long-term care. Whether you are coming from a luxury rehab or a standard treatment program, planning for personalized concierge addiction treatment is an excellent idea. All it takes is a phone call to schedule a consultation appointment.
Getting past ongoing substance abuse
Especially if you have had an opiate problem, staying clean from opiate drugs long-term is not easy. And, relapse can be very dangerous. These days, we are finding that many patients test positive for fentanyl, even when they had no idea that fentanyl was in their drug. As you may be aware, fentanyl is a deadly highly potent opioid. Even a small amount of fentanyl can kill. A medication such as Suboxone can block cravings, withdrawal sickness and help you with fentanyl addiction treatment in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Recovery and concierge addiction treatment
If your maintenance addiction treatment program after detox involves buprenorphine medication, such as Suboxone, ZubSolv or Subutex, do not be concerned about your recovery. If you follow medical directions and you do not take street drugs, consider yourself to be clean and in recovery.
Concierge versus the traditional treatment center
As you can see, it can be far easier and more pleasant to work with a kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic concierge doctor for your substance abuse addiction treatment program. Going to rehab can be the right decision in particularly complex cases. Yet, for many patients with an opiate addiction, concierge treatment is the ideal solution. You get to live and home and continue with your daily life. Therapy can be done in-office or even by telemedicine. Doctor visits can be scheduled at your convenience. And, your concierge doctor is always available when you need support.
We are here for you.
In Broward County, from Oakland Park to Pompano Beach. From Weston to Fort Lauderdale. And of course, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale Beach, Miramar and Cooper City. And all of the surrounding communities, we welcome you to call and schedule an appointment. Concierge care does not mean expensive care. When it comes to overcoming opioid addiction, you deserve the best. Please, contact us today here.
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