The Emory Addiction Center implements a multidisciplinary treatment approach to managing substance use in individuals ages 14 and older. Our team consists of board-certified addiction psychiatrists/child psychiatrist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors and psychologists. We are also a training site for a wide spectrum of addiction providers and professionals.
Our outpatient programs incorporate a range of modalities including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and community reinforcement approach to treat substance use and co-occurring mental health problems, including PTSD. We treat those as young as 14-years-old to those over age 65. Emory Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Services (EAST) is a specialized subdivision of the Emory Addiction Center that provides care to adolescents and young adults ages 14-26.
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is offered for patients 18 years and older. This program provides a higher level of outpatient care for people struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems. We are an inclusive program welcoming patients taking medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder or those interested in starting medication.
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: For new appointments or referrals, please call 1-800-434-7495. An admissions specialist will help answer any questions you have and schedule you for an initial evaluation. To make a return appointment, please contact the call center at 404-778-5526.
Addiction Services:
- Intensive Outpatient Programming
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- In-person and telehealth sessions
- Parent guidance and support
- Psychiatric consultation and treatment
- Medication for alcohol use disorder including, but not limited to, monthly extended-release naltrexone injections (Vivitrol®)
- Medication for opioid use disorder including buprenorphine (Suboxone®), monthly extended-release buprenorphine injections (Sublocade®) and monthly extended-release naltrexone injections (Vivitrol®)
- Partial hospitalization program