UPMC Addiction Medicine Services
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is a devastating disorder with profound effects on a person’s:
- Physical, emotional, and spiritual health
- Personal and social relationships
- Ability to function at work, school, and in the community
Family members also carry a heavy burden when a loved one has a substance use disorder.
If you or a loved one is battling substance abuse, UPMC Addiction Medicine Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital can help.
Substance Use Disorders We Treat
UPMC Addiction Medicine Services (AMS) offers a wide range of treatment programs for people with all types of substance use disorders, including:
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- Sedatives
- Cocaine and other stimulants
- Hallucinogens
- Gambling
- Tobacco
Addiction and Substance Use Services We Offer
Many programs within AMS treat people who have both substance use and mental health disorders.
Our addiction medicine services include:
- Dual diagnosis inpatient care
- Prevention and education
- Outpatient (ambulatory) medical detoxification and medication-assisted treatments, including:
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Long-acting naltrexone
Intervention Services
- Center of Excellence (COE) for Opioid Abuse — the COE offers access for those on Medicaid who have an opioid use problem. Our goal is to decrease barriers for those in need of opioid treatment.
- Alcohol Highway Safety Program (AHSP)
Integrated Co-occurring Outpatient Care
- Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Program Services (CPCDS) — the CPCDS provides person-centered, recovery-oriented, evidence-based rehab. Staff works with clients (and their caretakers) who have substance use and psychiatric problems and need outpatient assessment and care.
- Narcotic Addiction Treatment Program (NATP)
