Dr. Lisa Baird D.O., Addiction Medicine Specialist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Lisa Baird D.O.

Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine

4/5(32)
1334 W 38th St Erie PA, 16508
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Lisa Baird, DO, at Recover Me Addiction Services in Erie, Pennsylvania, specializes in the treatment of opiate addiction. She is an Addiction Medicine Specialist with more than 16 years of experience in her field. She received her doctor degree of osteopathic medicine in 2000 at Ohio University and then trained at Southern Ohio Medical Center. A member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, Dr. Baird was included into Women of the Year in Medicine (2009) and Hall of Fame in Medicine (2010-2011).

Education and Training

Ohio University

OUCOM DO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience
Dr. Lisa Baird D.O.
Dr. Lisa Baird D.O.'s Expert Contributions
  • My husband is just not able to give up drinking. What should we do?

    Hi there! I'm sorry to hear this is happening to you. First let me explain to you that he isn't doing this to hurt you or your child. He isn't choosing alcohol over you. He isn't choosing it over your child. I'm saying that because I've been where you are and I know it hurts. I would suggest you speak to his physician about his drinking. There are several medications that can help him stop but the real thing he needs to work on is figuring out WHY he started drinking again. This is where a good drug and alcohol counselor can help. If he can go back to the moment where he first picked up the drink again and figure out why he did so, he will know what he needs to work on. Typical things that can cause a relapse include hunger, anger and other extreme emotions, loneliness, being tired and stress. A counselor will be able to help him identify his triggers and teach him some healthy coping skills so this pattern doesn't keep repeating itself. A two-fold approach of medication and counseling has the best chance for long term success. I hope this helps. READ MORE

  • Do cigarette quitting tablets really work?

    Nicotine replacement will help reduce the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal but there's more to it than just the withdrawal. You will notice that you will have cravings during certain situations (like if you always had a cigarette while driving, you will crave one then) when you used to smoke even with the nicotine gum. Change your pattern of behavior to avoid as many of these situations as you can early on. For example, if you always had coffee and a cigarette, avoid coffee for at least 30 days if possible. Also, find away to distract yourself during these times. Concentrating on coloring a mandala has been found to alleviate most cravings within 10 minutes so print some off. Also, you will need to start working on some healthy coping skills. For example, when people are stressed out, they tend to smoke more. Introduce something healthier into your life to deal with the stress like taking a short walk or using breathing techniques. Working on both the physical withdrawal by using nicotine tablets and the mental by learning good coping skills has the best chance for success. Whatever you do, don't give up. If you fail, get back up and try again. Eventually, you will make it! Good luck! READ MORE

  • What are the side effects of e-cigarettes?

    Good question! Vaping is relatively new so there isn't any information about the long term effects. What we do know is that it can cause dry mouth, dry throat, itchy, red skin, dizziness, caffeine sensitivity, allergies, canker sores, black tongue, inflammation of the tongue, sore mouth, chest pain, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, sleeplessness, headache, cough and breathing problems to name a few. I hope this helps! READ MORE

  • Are there any medicines to treat addictive tendencies?

    Absolutely! Naltrexone reduces cravings. They now have a form called Vivitrol that can be given as a once a month injection. Congratulate your husband on his recovery! READ MORE

  • Went from pill addiction to suboxone addiction- what can I do?

    Hi there! The very first thing you need to do is to make sure you have identified all your triggers (things that make you use) and put up "road blocks" so they don't cause relapses. A good counselor can help you with that. Sit down and put together a list of people that will act as a support while you are going through this. Non-family members are best because they won't overreact. I am not saying don't tell your family. I am saying wait to tell them until any crisis is over. Having a good support system is essential for long term recovery. As for the withdrawal symptoms, either go into a detox unit or call around and find a Suboxone doctor that is willing to taper you. Both can prescribe non-addicting medications to help with the withdrawal symptoms. Believe it or not, coloring an intricate picture relieves most withdrawal symptoms within 10 minutes. Take a few minutes and print some off. As for the euphoria, find some healthy things that make you feel good...running, dancing, bicycling. Anything that releases endorphins will help. I wish you luck in your recovery!!! READ MORE

  • Depression and Alcohol..Chicken or the egg?

    That's a difficult question to answer. The bottom line is, yes you could be self medicating your depression but alcohol is a depressant so it could be the cause. You won't know for approximately a year after you quit drinking if the depression is really there. It takes your brain that long to heal. So at this point, whether or not the alcohol is the cause isn't really relevant. Your doctor has examined you and determined you need an antidepressant. You should follow his or her advice because, for now, your physician has apparently identified the symptoms of depression in you. Just make sure he/she is aware you have a drinking problem so they can choose the appropriate medication if they still believe it is necessary. Sit down with your doctor and talk to him or her about your concerns. Remember, a physician's job is to be non-judgmental and to educate you. READ MORE

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Addiction Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Women of the Year in Medicine- 2009   
  • Hall of Fame in Medicine- 2010 & 2011   

Internships

  • Southern Ohio Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • She has a very high recovery rate; she is tough though, and sees patients who are very serious about their recovery.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending Time With Her Daughter

Dr. Lisa Baird D.O.'s Practice location

Dr. ROBERT ROZANSKY, DO

1334 W 38th St -
Erie, PA 16508
Get Direction
New patients: 814-217-9553

Lisa Baird

1238 French St -
Erie, PA 16501
Get Direction

2660 W 8th St Room A -
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Get Direction
New patients: 814-838-3401

1001 STATE ST STE 806 -
ERIE, PA 16501
Get Direction
New patients: 814-746-3313, 814-746-3318
Fax: 814-240-1030

Dr. Lisa Baird D.O.'s reviews

(32)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Baird


4.0

Based on 32 reviews

Dr. Lisa Baird D.O. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Addiction Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • What Is Flakka?

    Flakka is now more popular than ever, with stories about its use spreading to national news channels. These stories range from hilarious to frightening, which makes flakka so interesting. There are stories of people running through the streets naked, which are a bit hilarious. However, there are...

  • Gabapentin: Abuse, Withdrawal, and Overdose

    Most holistic addiction centers use gabapentin in one form or another to help their patients deal with addiction. However, many patients have started to abuse this drug after prolonged exposure during the course of their rehab process.Gabapentin is usually available in the form of tablets and has...

  • Flakka: A Gravel Guised Fatal Drug

    Flakka, an addictive drug that looks similarly to gravel is considered to be closely related with the synthetic cathinone. The drug is known to cause long-lasting damage to the brain cells and can alter the brain's chemistry in such a way that users can lose touch with reality. Having manufactured...

  • Is Gastroenteritis Related to Drug Withdrawal?

    The symptoms accompanying drug withdrawal can be psychological or physical, changing your thoughts, feelings, and actions. For instance, drugs like cocaine and heroin trigger strong physical dependence. For other chemical substances, dependencies are more likely to cause psychological problems....

  • What Is Nicotine?

    IntroductionNicotine is an alkaloid stimulant that comes from the nightshade family of plants, particularly from the leaves of tobacco. The type of nicotine found in tobacco plants is called Nicotiana tabacum. Nicotine can also be synthetically produced. Thousands of chemicals are contained in...

  • Flakka in the News

    Drugs have been around for many years, changing the conscience of people for a long time. Some drugs that are forbidden today had been legal in some period of our history, and even considered a medicine. But when scientists concluded that certain drugs do more harm than good, lawmakers made them...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITALl

232 WEST 25TH STREET ERIE PA 16544

Head northwest on Wood Street 124 ft
Turn right onto Peach Street (US 19) 1.1 mi
Turn left onto West 25th Street 1088 ft
You have arrived at your destination

1.4 miSee direction

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

5515 PEACH STREET ERIE PA 16509

Head northwest on Wood Street 4 ft
Turn left onto West 38th Street 138 ft
Turn left onto Peach Street (US 19) 1.7 mi
You have arrived at your destination

1.7 miSee direction

UPMC HAMOTl

201 STATE STREET ERIE PA 16550

Head northwest on Wood Street 124 ft
Turn right onto Peach Street (US 19) 2.6 mi
Turn right onto West 3rd Street 823 ft
Turn left onto French Street 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

2.9 miSee direction

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITALl

232 WEST 25TH STREET ERIE PA 16544

Head northeast on West 38th Street 3693 ft
Make a slight left onto Peach Street (US 19) 1.2 mi
Turn left onto West 25th Street 1088 ft
You have arrived at your destination

2.1 miSee direction

UPMC HAMOTl

201 STATE STREET ERIE PA 16550

Head northeast on West 38th Street 3693 ft
Make a slight left onto Peach Street (US 19) 2.7 mi
Turn right onto West 3rd Street 823 ft
Turn left onto French Street 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

3.6 miSee direction

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

5515 PEACH STREET ERIE PA 16509

Head southwest on West 38th Street 1045 ft
Turn left onto Washington Avenue 4243 ft
Turn right onto Peach Street (US 19) 2461 ft
You have arrived at your destination

1.5 miSee direction

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITALl

232 WEST 25TH STREET ERIE PA 16544

Head southwest on West 8th Street (PA 5 Alternate) 1578 ft
Turn left onto Peninsula Drive (PA 832) 1.2 mi
Turn left onto West 26th Street (US 20) 3.4 mi
Turn left onto Myrtle Street 355 ft
Turn right onto West 25th Street 352 ft
You have arrived at your destination

5.0 miSee direction

UPMC HAMOTl

201 STATE STREET ERIE PA 16550

Head northeast on West 8th Street (PA 5 Alternate) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway 2.0 mi
Turn right onto State Street 807 ft
Turn left onto East 3rd Street 412 ft
Turn left onto French Street 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

3.9 miSee direction

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

5515 PEACH STREET ERIE PA 16509

Head northeast on West 8th Street (PA 5 Alternate) 568 ft
Turn right onto Selinger Avenue 1618 ft
Turn left onto West 12th Street (PA 5) 3469 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 79 South: Pittsburgh 2200 ft
Merge left onto I 79 2.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Kearsarge 1241 ft
Turn left onto Interchange Road 2290 ft
Continue straight onto Edinboro Road 1611 ft
Turn left onto Peach Street (US 19) 3234 ft
You have arrived at your destination

5.6 miSee direction

UPMC HAMOTl

201 STATE STREET ERIE PA 16550

Head northwest 91 ft
Turn right onto East 10th Street 918 ft
Turn left onto Holland Street 2795 ft
Turn left onto East 3rd Street 717 ft
Turn right onto French Street 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

4852 ftSee direction

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITALl

232 WEST 25TH STREET ERIE PA 16544

Head northwest 91 ft
Turn left onto East 10th Street 1342 ft
Turn left onto Sassafras Street 5166 ft
Turn right onto West 25th Street 365 ft
You have arrived at your destination

1.3 miSee direction

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

5515 PEACH STREET ERIE PA 16509

Head northwest 91 ft
Turn right onto East 10th Street 198 ft
Turn right onto French Street 1.0 mi
Turn right onto East 26th Street (US 20) 824 ft
Turn left onto Peach Street (US 19) 2.8 mi
You have arrived at your destination

4.0 miSee direction