What are the criteria for determining eligibility for admission to opiate addiction treatment?
Eligibility varies from state to state, but generally the patient must be 18 years or older and abusing opiates for one year or more. Admission criteria for other abused drugs vary so please contact the Clinic Location. • What is the right medication level? Medication levels must be individually determined because of differences in medical conditions, metabolism, body weight and opiate tolerance. The proper maintenance and therapeutic dose is one at which narcotic craving is averted, without creating euphoria, sedation or analgesia for 24 to 36 hours. • Is the program confidential? Yes. As with all medical services, we have an obligation to hold your personal and treatment records completely confidential. The only time we can provide any information about patients is when you have signed a release, in a medical emergency, if we receive a court order or if child abuse or bodily harm against others has occurred. • What is the process for being admitted to the program? Center for Behavior
