The Emory Addiction Center implements a multidisciplinary treatment approach to managing substance use in individuals ages 14 and older. Our multidisciplinary team consists of Board-Certified Addiction Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrist, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, psychologists and is a training site for addiction and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows.
Services include outpatient individual therapy, parent guidance, psychiatric consultation, support groups and medication for addiction treatment. As of late June 2022, we have an intensive outpatient program available for ages 18+. We also specialize in treatment for individuals with both addiction and psychiatric disorders, identified as having a “dual diagnosis” or a “co-occurring disorder.” Emory Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Services (EAST) is a specialized subdivision of the Emory Addiction Center that provides specialized care to people ages 14-26.
The clinic implements evidence-based practices while collecting data and patient measures for research purposes. 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.
Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation have collaborated to build a unique strategic alliance that creates a comprehensive approach to addiction in the state of Georgia. Together, we have created the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, a collaborative, community-based model that integrates Emory’s and Hazelden Betty Ford’s addiction-focused treatment and prevention programs with research and educational initiatives. Please visit the Addiction Alliance of Georgia website to learn more.
To Make an Appointment: To make an initial appointment, please call 1-800-434-7495. An intake coordinator will contact you for an initial intake assessment by phone. A patient care coordinator will then call you to schedule an appointment. To make a return appointment, please contact the call center at 404-778-5526.
Addiction Services:
- Intensive Outpatient Programming (now open)
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Parent guidance and support
- Psychiatric consultation and treatment
- Medication for addiction treatment: Including buprenorphine (Suboxone) and monthly naltrexone injections (Vivitrol)