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Compassionate care for substance use
Shaw Media • Thursday-Friday, August 26-27, 2021 | OPIOID & MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Compassionate Treatment forSubstance Use Disorders
If youoraloved one is battling drug or alcohol dependency or addiction, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPageHospitalcan help. Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health at Central DuPageHospital offers the latest in medicaland therapeutic carefor the treatment of substance use disorders,including opioid and alcohol abuse. In response to the current opioid addiction epidemic, Behavioral Health has expanded careoptions to help those struggling with addiction to move toward long-termrecovery.Behavioral Health offers: •Addiction medicine physicians whodeliver careinoutpatient and inpatient settings •Psychiatry consultation forpatients whohaveco-occurring mental health disorders •Onsite medication-assisted therapyoffered to patients enrolled in
Northwestern Medicine addiction programs,bringing long-term relief from alcohol and opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings •Patient education led by medicalprofessionals,including physicians and nurses,regarding medication-assisted therapy, opioid-overdose rescue and smoking cessation The first step towardsalong-lasting recovery and return to normalcy is an in-person clinicalevaluation. This evaluation includes assessment of physical symptoms and mental health treatment needs. The skilled Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health assessment team uses American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria to determine appropriate programplacement. Take the first step to recovery: Schedule an evaluation by calling 630.933.4000.
Insurance coverage is required foradmission to medical facilities. Most major medical insurances areaccepted at NorthwesternMedicine Behavioral Health at Central DuPage Hospital. Accepted Affordable CareAct insurance plans areMeridian and BCBS Community Family
Health Plan.
About NorthwesternMedicine Behavioral Health
Northwestern Medicine provides afull range of behavioral health services forteens and adults challenged with psychiatric or mental health problems,and adults with substance abuse or addiction disorders. Our specialists provide research-based, best-practice inpatient and outpatient caretomeet the patient’sspecifictreatment needs.
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