Today, UPMC and Pitt are launching a series on our
Inside Life Changing Medicine news blog to share the stories of our doctors, researchers and nurses who have made significant efforts to reduce diversion and misuse of prescription opioids.
Part 1: Magee’s Pregnancy Recovery Center Overview

Part 2: Overview of the Opioid Epidemic

Part 3: Tips for Parents on How to Identify if Their Child Might be Abusing Substances

Part 4: Stephanie Bobby: One Nurse’s Special Touch

Part 5: Pitt Public Health Pilots Opioid Overdose Prevention Research

UPMC has many resources to help with drug addiction, including:
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Narcotic Addiction Treatment Program
6714 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15208
412-864-5300
Perinatal Addictions Center
6714 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15208
412-864-5300
UPMC Mercy
Detox Unit
1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219
412-232-4080
Detoxes from Methadone at 30mg as well as opiates in general
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pregnancy Recovery Center
200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213
412-641-1000
Provides comprehensive care for women suffering from opioid addiction by providing medical support to prevent withdrawal during pregnancy, minimizing fetal exposure to illicit substances and engaging the mother as a leader in her recovery
UPMC
Pittsburgh Poison Center
1-800-222-1222
Available 24 hours/day for poison information
UPMC Altoona
Community Crisis Hotline
814-889-2141
Crisis counselors are available 24 hours/day