Located at 1500 5th Avenue in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial – Addiction Medicine is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Addiction Medicine program is operated by UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, seniors or older adults, veterans, and active duty military. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial – Addiction Medicine is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.