South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services
South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services in Chicago, Illinois, focuses on inpatient emergency medical detoxification for adults 18 and over. Patients benefit from a comprehensive approach that includes medical assessments and individualized treatment plans. The program typically lasts one to three days.
Accredited by The Joint Commission, South Shore Hospital is recognized for its high standards in quality and safety.
- Offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone to ease opioid recovery.
- Provides 24/7 medical supervision and care during the detox process.
- Includes initial assessment, medical history evaluation, and lab tests.
- Facilitates referrals to community-based care and recovery programs post-detox.
South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services treat individuals struggling with drug and alcohol dependency, welcoming adults ages 18 and over.
- 3+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 1 Conditions Treated
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 7 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA
JCAHO
Staff
- Allen L. Smith, MD, MSSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with extensive healthcare experience
- Adam Buckley, MD, MBASenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with medical and business expertise
- Daiva BraunfeldsSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with a focus on patient care
- Katie ComisSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with a commitment to excellence
- Kim Dever, MDSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with expertise in medical care
- Joseph R. Driscoll, Esq.Senior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with legal and healthcare experience
- Adrienne GerlachSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with a focus on patient experience
- Drew Harding, RN, DNPSenior LeadershipSenior leader at South Shore Health with nursing and healthcare expertise
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services
Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Health care providers prescribe opioids for relief of severe pain after major surgeries and in conditions like cancer. Oxycodone, fentanyl, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are some of the commonly prescribed opioids. They also include illegal drugs of abuse like heroin. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically.
Opioid addiction treatment involves medication-assisted therapy (MAT) in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all employed. Opioid addiction treatment is a comprehensive approach at South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services in Chicago, IL that boosts the treatment success rate and provides sustained recovery.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.
During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Inpatient treatment involves staying in the hospital or facility while treating all facets of addiction or co-occurring illness. This helps to minimize distractions and increase the emphasis on rehabilitation. Typical stays for inpatient rehabilitation in Chicago, IL are about a month long.
Therapies & Programs
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process South Shore Hospital Medical Detox Services uses which involves rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
8012 South Crandon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone Number
(773) 356-5098
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Chicago, Illinois Addiction and Treatment
In 2016, more than 2,350 Illinoisans died from drug overdoses. More than 5,500 deaths annually occur in Illinois due to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 7.17% of Illinois residents reported using illicit drugs in the past month (2018). Substance abuse costs the state approximately $3.5 billion every year.
Chicago's an exhilarating city with world-class museums, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and mouthwatering cuisine to savor. Opioid overdoses and fentanyl-related deaths, however, have skyrocketed – Cook County saw a 97% rise in fentanyl-induced fatalities from 2018 to 2019, and had the state's second-highest drug mortality rate in 2021.
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