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INPATIENT ADDICTIONS SERVICE
Inpatient Detoxification Unit
Patient population: 18+ years of age
Number of beds: 26
Location: Somerville Hospital
Hours: 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Intake: 617-591-4227
The Inpatient Detoxification Unit is a 26-bed unit for the treatment
of individuals with alcohol and other substance dependence. It is
served by a Central Intake for Addictions Service that provides
24-hour, seven-days-per-week intake for any acute addiction service
need. The Detoxification Unit is led by an ASAM-certified internist
who is supported by in-house psychiatry consultation, available
daily.
A fundamental goal of treatment planning is to identify precipitants
necessitating inpatient care, those leading to an acute illness
or an exacerbation of a chronic condition. Process goals are related
to detoxification, medical evaluation and treatment, reasons for
relapse, re-stabilization of patient, and timely coordinated discharge
planning.
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Addictions Research, visit our Division on Addictions website
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