OTHER TREATMENTS
Medication Assisted Treatments Using Other Medications
In addition to buprenorphine, we offer other evidence-based medication treatments for other substance use disorders. This includes:
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Naltrexone for opioid use disorder (oral and intramuscular)
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Disulfuram (i.e. Antabuse) therapy for alcohol use disorders
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Anti-craving pharmacotherapies for alcohol use disorders including naltrexone (oral and intramuscular) and acamprosate, as well as other medications which have not yet been FDA approved but nonetheless have been shown to be effective in research studies.
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Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy
Outpatient Medically-Supervised Detoxification Services
Our addiction medicine physician provides medically-supervised outpatient detoxification for individuals wanting to be completely substance free. This includes detoxification off of alcohol, benzodiazepines and barbiturates, and opioids. We will provide these services for self-referred outpatients, as well as clients enrolled in any non-medical substance use disorder program, including residential, intensive outpatient/day treatment, or ambulatory outpatient treatment.
Treatment Of Complicated Co-Occuring Substance Use And Mental Health Disorders
Successful treatment of substance use disorders can be limited in the presence of ongoing mental health conditions. We provide psychiatric treatment for mental health conditions in individuals with substance use disorders, including:
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Depression
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PTSD
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Anxiety
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ADHD
