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What is the youngest age group you can treat?
We can treat adolescents over 16 with parental permission and have considerable experience working with teen and college age patients along with their parents.
How often do I see the doctor and therapists?
During opioid detoxification with suboxone over 10-14 days, you are generally seen by the doctor for the first three days for drug titration, then every few days thereafter. If you will be receiving suboxone maintenance treatment, you will typically see the doctor monthly after your dose is properly titrated. Therapist visits vary but are typically weekly.
For alcohol, gambling and internet addiction treatment, you are usually seen by the doctor every two weeks and by the therapist weekly for the first three months after which the time between visits is usually lengthened considerably.
Do I see the doctor and therapist at the same location? What about optional group sessions?
All medical, individual and group therapy sessions are conveniently
located at our
Alpharetta facility.
What about AA, NA and similar groups?
Your therapist will make recommendations depending on your individual situation. Ultimately, you decide if these groups are right for you.
Do you treat other medical conditions along with substance abuse, dependence or addiction?
Our physician may prescribe antidepressants or other medication to address obvious psychiatric conditions that may prevent or hinder recovery. If coexisting psychiatric issues are complex or severe, a referral for psychiatric consultation may be made. Northwest Behavioral Medicine psychiatrists are available as necessary for consultation purposes.
How confidential is treatment at your facility?
Our staff is well-trained to ensure the utmost privacy and confidentiality for each patient. Medical records are handled according to strict HIPAA privacy protocols.
We are happy to see selected patients from out of town who can make the time commitment for adequate initial stabilization as well as for follow-up visits in our clinic. Patients will sometimes come to Atlanta for medical treatment only and obtain counseling services in their home community.