The Emory Healthcare Addiction Centers implements a multidisciplinary treatment approach for the management of substance use for individuals ages 14 and older. We also specialize in treatment for individuals with both addiction and psychiatric disorders, identified as having a “dual diagnosis” or a “co-occurring disorder.” Individuals who are dually diagnosed often face various psychosocial stressors, and with simultaneous treatment of both conditions, successful long-term recovery often occurs. Long-term recovery involves a strong recovery support network and learning healthy skills that influence relationships and decision-making.
Emory Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Service
Emory Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Services (EAST) is a specialized subdivision of the Addiction Services, and provides specialized care to people ages 14-26. Our multidisciplinary team consists of board-certified addiction psychiatrists/child psychiatrist, licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. EAST is also a training site for addiction and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows. Our clinic implements evidence-based practices while collecting data and patient measures for research purposes.
Community Reinforcement Approach
Our clinicians utilize the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), a cognitive behavioral model for substance use treatment. This approach helps patients develop and strengthen relapse prevention skills by identifying external and internal triggers for use, patterns of using behavior, consequences of use and effective techniques in resisting pressures to use. We believe that an individual’s culture, background, family and belief systems are all important aspects of individualized care. Patients are also strongly encouraged to participate in community support groups to assist in developing and strengthening their support network while in and after treatment.
Services
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Parent guidance and support
- Psychiatric consultation and treatment
- Medication-assisted treatment: Including buprenorphine (Suboxone®) and monthly naltrexone injections (Vivitrol ®)
