The Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Program at AUBMC
was established in 2014 upon receiving a generous gift from the Dr.
Agnes Varis Trust. In addition to treating substance use disorders at
the Department of Psychiatry, AUBMC, the program also supports training,
development and research. The mission of the program is to: •treat, prevent, and educate individuals about substance use disorders (SUD).•provide holistic, professional, and personalized care for SUD in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.•conduct innovative clinical scientific research that will ultimately benefit our patients.
The
specific services offered by the program are Psychiatric Evaluation and
Assessment, Alcohol and Drug Testing, Individual Therapy Sessions,
Family Sessions, Couple Sessions, Group Therapy Sessions and Psychiatric
Treatment and Medication Management.
Meet our Team
The
psychiatrist, psychologist, addiction counselor and psychiatric nurse
work in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry (hospital-based
services) to provide hospital-based detoxification from drugs or alcohol
if needed prior to enrolling in the program. Our services include: •An individual initial assessment which analyzes the case at hand and recommends the appropriate treatment.•An outpatient intensive psychological-based individual and group therapyTwo individual therapy sessions/week over 8 weeksTwo group therapy sessions/week over 8 weeks The basic program extends over a period of 8 weeks, which can be prolonged if needed. Financial assistance can be provided after a financial assessment is done by the social worker.The
Substance Use Disorders Program is located in the Department of
Psychiatry, ACC 4th floor. To schedule an appointment,
please call: 01 – 759620 