Emory Addiction Center

1821 Clifton Road Northeast
Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30329

Atlanta, Georgia

404-778-5526

About Emory Addiction Center

Emory Addiction Center in Atlanta, Georgia was formerly known as Emory University Hospital and is an outpatient addiction treatment program serving adolescents and young adults.

I found they are part of the Emory Brain Health Center and take a multidisciplinary evidence based approach focused on long term recovery and wellness.

Community Reinforcement Approach Treatment

The center offers adult regular and intensive outpatient programming as well as adolescent services through Emory Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Services (EAST) for ages 14 to 26.

Clients can expect counseling and skill building group therapy, family support groups, and medication management including injectable naltrexone and buprenorphine.

The program uses the Community Reinforcement Approach which is a cognitive behavioral model emphasizing trigger identification, relapse prevention, and community based recovery support.

Quick Facts About Emory Addiction Center

Levels of care: Outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment.
Who they treat: Adolescents, young adults, and adults ages 14 and older, including dual diagnosis clients.
Approach: Community Reinforcement Approach, CBT, and integrated psychiatric care.
Medication assisted treatment: Includes injectable naltrexone and buprenorphine.
Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace plans, and major commercial insurance, with financial assistance available.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in Georgia focuses on the motivations, challenges, and needs of this stage of life. Participants receive treatment tailored to this age bracket.

Adult Program

Treatment services at an adult program in Georgia are typically offered on a continuum of care. These intensity levels address unique needs as individuals progress through various stages of recovery.

Alcoholism

The goal of alcohol rehab in Georgia is recovery. This is a process that helps individuals achieve remission from alcohol use disorder and refrain from unhealthy drinking habits. Treatment typically includes one-on-one and group therapy sessions.

Men's Rehab

By offering men’s rehab in Georgia, addiction treatment centers provide an outlet for men to build bonds with other men who are facing similar challenges. The relationships formed can help men reduce their risk of relapse.

Women's Rehab

Addiction and substance use treatment affect men and women differently. Women’s rehab in Georgia addresses the internal and external factors that women face which differ from men.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Negative thought patterns can lead to substance abuse as a way to self-medicate. During cognitive behavioral therapy in Georgia, individuals learn how to identify and stop these negative patterns and manage them in healthy ways that don’t involve substances.

Drug Rehab

A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

For older adults in need of addition treatment, elderly rehab in Georgia offers a variety of treatment options. Levels of care include inpatient programs, outpatient treatment, medical detox, preventive services, and aftercare. Each is designed to meet the needs of senior clients..

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those with a moderate addiction, outpatient rehab in Georgia is often appropriate. This involves attending individual and group counseling sessions each week. Outpatient treatment may continue long-term if needed, until you are ready for the next stage of your recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Both substance abuse and mental health disorders cause brain imbalances, so they often feed off each other. Treatment for dual diagnosis in Georgia provides access to addiction and mental health specialists, to effectively treat both conditions at once.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Georgia aftercare rehab helps you navigate sober living after treatment. As you re-enter life, you’ll have support to help you face challenges and avoid relapse. Most people need aftercare for several months, and it’s common to remain in aftercare for a year or more.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Drug rehab in Georgia often starts with intervention services. Staff intervention specialists serve as a valuable point of contact for family members, helping with the planning and execution of interventions and following up with key resources and guidance on getting someone on the right path to recovery.

Payment Options

Self-Pay Options

If you don't have health insurance or your policy doesn't cover a bulk of the costs for alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia, self-pay options can help. Also known as private pay, these methods mean you are paying for treatment out-of-pocket via options like personal loans, medical loans, credit cards, fundraisers, and so on.

Private Insurance

Private insurance coverage will help pay for a large portion of alcohol and drug reahb in Georgia. In many cases, insurance providers will even cover the entire cost of addicton treatment. Be sure to verify the details with your insurance provider.

Medicaid Accepted

If you meet the qualifications and qualify for Medicaid insurance coverage, these plans usually cover most - if not all - costs associated with alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia.

Medicare Accepted

Though the qualifications for Medicare are very specific, those who are eligible for coverage can use their plans to significantly reduce the overall costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia.

Accepted Insurance

Emory Addiction Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.