About UPMC – 5th Avenue – Pittsburgh
UPMC Montefiore – 5th Avenue is part of UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They specialize in cardiology and can help treat heart disease or other conditions that may have developed as a result of substance use disorder. Clients who need intensive addiction care services can be referred to UPMC Western Behavioral Health.
When the staff at UPMC Montefiore refers you to UPMC Western Behavioral Health, you’ll have the option of receiving inpatient or outpatient addiction care. The inpatient program includes withdrawal management services and psychiatric dual diagnosis treatment. During withdrawal management, you’ll receive medications such as methadone and buprenorphine to reduce your symptoms and cravings.
As you’re taking the medication, you’ll also be treated with behavioral therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy. DBT will focus on teaching you skills for preventing relapse such as mindfulness and engaging in positive self talk.
You will move forward with outpatient services such as the intensive outpatient program once enough progress has been made. You’ll participate in individual and group counseling several days a week for multiple hours a day. In addition to these services, I also like that they provide pregnancy recovery support and support from a peer navigator team.
The hospital is conveniently located a few minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh. One attraction that you can enjoy when you’re not in treatment is Point State Park. Some activities you can do there include hiking, biking and boating.
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