Summary: Dr. Albanese has just co-authored a book with Dr. Edward Khantzian entitled: Understanding Addiction as Self-Medication: Finding Hope behind the Pain". Dr. Albanese was born in Boston, and graduated from Boston Latin School. He attended Harvard College and Cornell University Medical College. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. Dr. Albanese is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) Division on Addictions, where he served as Advanced Fellow in Addiction Studies. At CHA, he is Director of Addictions Treatment Services. He is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at HMS. In addition to his clinical, administrative, and teaching work, Dr. Albanese has undertaken research, with a major focus on assessment and treatment of dual diagnosis patients. He has studied epidemiology, pharmacology, and group therapy. His most recent area of interest has been DUI. He is married and has 6 child
