Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis
Dr. Kofi Mensah
Addiction Psychiatrist
“Dr. Mensah approaches addiction without judgment. He understands that substance use is often a response to pain, trauma, or unmet mental health needs — and he works with patients to address the root causes, not just the symptoms.”
About
Dr. Kofi Mensah is Clearwater's Addiction Psychiatrist, specialising in substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, he earned his medical degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology before completing advanced addiction psychiatry training at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Mensah has over 12 years of experience treating patients with alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, stimulant addiction, and co-occurring conditions such as depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. He is a strong advocate for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and integrates it seamlessly with psychotherapy and peer support.
He is an active researcher and has contributed to studies on addiction recovery in African and African-American populations, work that has influenced clinical guidelines across North America.
Selected Publications
- Mensah K. et al. (2019). MAT outcomes in opioid use disorder among underserved populations. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
- Mensah K. et al. (2022). Dual diagnosis treatment models: integrating psychiatry and addiction care. Psychiatric Services.
Education
- MBChB, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Residency in Psychiatry, University of Michigan
- Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry, Cleveland Clinic
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing, MINT
Licences & Certifications
- Board Certified — Addiction Psychiatry (ABPN)
- Licensed Physician & Psychiatrist (FL #ME76543)
- Certified in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM)