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Clients with co-occurring disorders are usually admitted to our Dual Diagnosis (EATS- Enhanced ATS) unit. In addition to providing the services available on the regular detox unit, the Enhanced detox offers specific psychiatric and mental health support. The program treats adult individuals with unstable or untreated mental disorders who meet the DSM criteria for substance dependence and who are at risk for severe withdrawal symptoms.
On the Dual Diagnosis unit, psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring is a key aspect of the integrated treatment. The Unit is a highly structured, staff secure milieu. The Program Director of this Unit, a Board Certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, and the Medical Director, a Board Certified and ASAM certified psychiatrist, oversee the development of an individualized psychiatric medical regime for each patient. Each patient is also evaluated by a member of the medical staff for treatment or referral of acute and/or chronic health conditions. Following patient stabilization, aftercare planning will usually include integration into intensive case management, medication management, and psychotherapy. In addition to substance abuse education groups, the staff on this unit provides group education on topics such as Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorders.
Monserrate Martinez
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If found to be appropriate by the Psych provider that evaluates you.
The patient and admission decide together on the most appropriate protocol, primarily methadone or buprenorphine.
We use primarily phenobarbital. There are other protocols for special situations.
No, a history of a substance use disorder is required.
No, toiletries are provided on the unit.
Visitors are not generally allowed. Phone calls and video calls can be arranged with family and / or other service providers if approved by the team.