Alcohol and Substance Abuse Use Consultation Clinic
Contact Information
Hours Of Operation: Appointments as scheduled
Program Description
Outpatient treatment services are available for those needing substance use and/or psychiatric treatment. Emphasis is placed on offering treatment that incorporates individual patient preferences an needs as much as possible. Indivitual, couple and marital behavioral therapy may be used, along with a range of medications for treating alcohol, substance and psychiatric disorders. Medication-assisted treatment is available for alcohol dependence (disulfiram, naltrexone, acamrosate, topiramate), opioid dependence (naltrexone, Suboxone), and nicotine dependence (Chantix, bupropion, nicotine replacement), and others as appropriate. The group here specializes in developing solutions for patients with complex combinations of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. Patients requiring more intensive structure or services, such as inpatient, residential or day hospital treatment are assisted with referral, and clinic staff can provide ongoing care following treatment completion. The clinic is also happy to accept referrals for ongoing care directly from more intensive treatment programs. The frequency and length of treatment vary, being individualized for each patient. When appropriate, family members or other significant persons in a patient's life may be included in treatment, with the patient's permission. Ongoing testing for alcohol and other substances is often recommended during the treatment process.
Services Provided
Outpatient treatment services are available for those needing substance use and/or psychiatric treatment. Emphasis is placed on offering treatment that incorporates individual patient preferences an needs as much as possible. Indivitual, couple and marital behavioral therapy may be used, along with a range of medications for treating alcohol, substance and psychiatric disorders. Medication-assisted treatment is available for alcohol dependence (disulfiram, naltrexone, acamrosate, topiramate), opioid dependence (naltrexone, Suboxone), and nicotine dependence (Chantix, bupropion, nicotine replacement), and others as appropriate. The group here specializes in developing solutions for patients with complex combinations of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. Patients requiring more intensive structure or services, such as inpatient, residential or day hospital treatment are assisted with referral, and clinic staff can provide ongoing care following treatment completion. The clinic is also happy to accept referrals for ongoing care directly from more intensive treatment programs. The frequency and length of treatment vary, being individualized for each patient. When appropriate, family members or other significant persons in a patient's life may be included in treatment, with the patient's permission. Ongoing testing for alcohol and other substances is often recommended during the treatment process.