Addiction Services
OVERVIEW OF ADDICTION TREATMENT
I am the medical director of Addiction Services at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers, where I started a suboxone and vivitrol program to treat substance abuse. However, these services are provided in my private practice in Manhattan.
– Suboxone and its variations is prescribed to treat opiate use disorder and for relapse prevention.
– Sublocade is provided in office, the monthly subcutaneous suboxone injection, which Dr. Datta provides in office.
– Vivitrol is provided in office, it is a monthly anti-craving injection which helps in addiction recovery.
– Outpatient detox regimens are tailor made to a patient’s exact specification (see below). Patients have been detoxed from alcohol, xanax, opiates, cannabis, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine.
– Patients are entitled to a second opinion to refine your existing controlled substance medication regimens.
– Students as well as adults are evaluated and treated for ADHD. Affordable Psychological testing covers 16 cognitive categories of thinking in comprehensive evaluation of ADHD.
– Genetic testing is done to find the right regimen with precision. This is helpful for patients who have been on a myriad of medications in the past. Find out which medications precisely work for you.
– Behavioral addictions are treated as well. This is not an aside, it is a top priority as well. Behavioral addictions such as gambling addiction, video game addiction, pornography addiction and sex addiction are treated as well.
– I have a harm reduction approach, not a zero tolerance one. I believe that 12 step programs and Smart Recovery programs are helpful.
OUTPATIENT DETOXIFICATION
Many of my patients are working and do not want to take time off for inpatient rehab. I provide custom tailored outpatient detox regimens for the following substances. The duration of each detox regimen is specific to your needs; ranging from one month to one year.
- Alcohol ( most classical form of outpatient detox)
- Heroin ( detox using suboxone )
- Synthetic Opiates (oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine derivatives and kratom). I do not prescribe percocet or vicodin
- Barbiturates – phenobarbital, pentobarbital
- Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin and Valium)
- Cannabis and Cannabis derivatives
- Stimulants – Adderall, Cocaine, Crystal methamphetamines
- Detox is followed by a maintenance period
- “Comfort medications” are given make the detox process more soothing
- Patients can be referred to short term or long term rehabs as well
Combination detox regimens are also provided. If you or your loved one would like to hear more about a tailored regimen, please do call to inquire. I do not prescribe methadone, percocet or vicodin. These are prescribed by a pain management provider. I can refer you to one.
SUBOXONE
I am a Suboxone specialist. If you desire a confidential, concierge suboxone treatment for opiate use disorder, then this is the practice for you. I can find the right medication assisted treatment for Opiate use disorder using Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv and Bunavail.
Sublocade – subcutaneous suboxone injections will be available in March 2018, this is beneficial for relapse prevention. I provide these subcutaneous injections in office.
· I have a Drug Addiction Treatment Act waiver (DATA 2000) which is the license allowing a provider to prescribe buprenorphine or suboxone.
· I am a registered opioid treatment provider through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
VIVITROL AND NALTREXONE
Vivitrol injections in given in the office. Vivitrol is a once a month anti-craving medication can be applied to a variety of addictions, not just for alcohol and opiates. Naltrexone is the tablet version of Vivitrol which also had an anti-craving function.
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone are also prescribed for alcohol and opiate use disorder
- Acamprosate and Antabuse are provided for alcohol use disorder
BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
Addiction is not just to alcohol or drugs. These behavior addictions can ruin the balance one has in life. It can impair one’s ability to hold a job or family, no matter how well you function.
Gambling Addiction – The anticipation and the rush is significant, but at what cost will you indulge yourself? What have you given up and what you will continue to lose if you continue on this path.
Video Game Addiction – It is a subculture and you have virtual social relationships, but what are you missing out on in your real life? You may not be conscious of it.
Pornography Addiction – It is easy to get lost in your fantasy world. The self-gratification may feel good while it lasts, but what is it doing to your perception of real intimacy and what does it mean in terms of relating to a real partner.
Sex/Love Addiction – How can you appreciate a real relationship? Learn the difference between impulsive risk taking and the physical/emotional intimacy you truly desire.
Ask what Naltrexone + psychotherapy + integrative family and couples therapy can do for you. You do not have to bring your significant other or family member to the session, rather learn what your interpersonal relationships have to do with it. The Sinclair method is Naltrexone + Psychotherapy.
SMOKING CESSATION
Medication-based and behavioral therapies are applied together to aid with smoking cessation. Chantix, Wellbutrin and Nicotine patch, gum and lozenges can be used in combination. Psychotherapy and Motivational Interviewing Therapy are also effective.
COLLATERAL TREATMENTS
In order to make progress in substance or behavioral addiction recovery, four or five things need to be done simultaneously. Seeing me for psychotherapy and medication may not be enough.
- 12 step programs and Smart Recovery with a group + sponsor
- Sober companion who can accompany you at home. Ask for detials.
- Therapeutic communities as well as detox & rehab facilities
- Family Therapy – family and friend support has been shown to be effective
- I have a network of therapists where groups are also conducted
- My style is harm reduction as opposed to zero tolerance
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