Addiction
Addiction is defined as persistent use of a
substance despite negative consequences. It is
a complex disease, the course of which is influenced
by the interaction of genetics and environmental
factors. Addiction is a chronic and treatable
disease.
The Department of Psychiatry and PENN Behavioral
Health are dedicated to the understanding and
treatment of addiction from all perspectives.
Research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania
has led to improved clinical treatment and improved
public policies.
Treatment Options
Charles O'Brien Center
The Charles O’Brien Center at the University of Pennsylvania Health System offers state-of-the-art addiction treatment provided by nationally renowned experts in the field. Our goal is to provide the highest possible quality of addiction treatment while helping you to regain control of your life.
Center for Cognitive Therapy
The Center for Cognitive Therapy provides an active, directive, problem-focused outpatient therapy for a variety of clinical concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety and panic, life stressors, couple and family discord, and many other issues. Treatment is based on cognitive behavioral therapy model.
Outpatient Psychiatry Center
The Outpatient Psychiatry Center (OPC) of the
Penn Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive
psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations,
psychotherapy service, medication management,
group and couples therapy.
Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center
The Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
can provide a fresh perspective and offer practical
approaches to better enable individuals or those
they care about to take control of situations
which have had a negative impact on their lives.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Penn Presbyterian offers a comprehensive addiction treatment program, including assessment and both outpatient and inpatient intensive addiction treatment.
Clinical Research Options
In addition to the programs listed above, Penn
also offers patient care programs that require
patients to be enrolled in a clinical trial. Patients
who are eligible to participate in research can
receive treatment at no cost.
To learn more about clinical research options
select a link below:
Center for Studies of Addiction/Treatment Research
The central focus of the treatment studies is to evaluate the effectiveness of new approaches to treating addictions, including cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis and opiate dependence.
Transdisciplinary
Tobacco Research Use Center
TTURC conducts studies focusing on different aspects of smoking, genetics, prevention, and treatment. These studies draw upon the expertise of researchers from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, genetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, medicine, epidemiology, communication, and public policy.
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