| About Our Program
Our program is located on the
University of Pennsylvania campus, within the
internationally acclaimed Center for Studies in
Addiction. Our doctors are at the vanguard of
addiction research, and they provide the latest
and most innovative treatments. Pharmacological
and psychotherapeutic interventions are integrated
into a patient-specific treatment plan designed
to establish and sustain recovery.
A Comprehensive Assessment
During your first visit to the Charles O’Brien
Center, our treatment team of doctors will thoroughly
assess your addiction, your physical and mental
health, and any stressful events affecting your
life. We will also identify your strengths --
strengths that will help you achieve recovery.
Because family members can be a powerful source
of support, we will ask your permission to have
them participate in your assessment.
A Targeted Plan
After completing your comprehensive assessment,
our treatment team will meet with you to discuss
our recommendations and answer any questions you
might have about the treatment process.
Your treatment will be uniquely tailored to your
problems and strengths, and may include medications,
individual therapy, group therapy, and family
meetings designed to provide education and improve
relationships.
We offer flexible support and adapt our treatment
to your changing needs. Typically, treatment is
most intensive at the onset and less intensive
as recovery is achieved.
Sustained Results
Because we provide outpatient treatment, without
the artificial security of an inpatient setting,
you will have a realistic sense of your progress.
Throughout your treatment, we offer compassionate
support and specific guidance to help you with
“real world” stresses and challenges.
When you have met your treatment goals and are
ready to discontinue regular treatment at the
Charles O’Brien Center, we will work with
you to design a plan for sustaining your success.
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