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Each patient spends one to seven days in the Primary Care unit. This is a period of intensive observation, assessment and, when required, detoxification, all of which takes place in a comfortable, home like setting. Facets of this care include:
Patients may be admitted simply for detoxification as a prelude to outpatient continuing care.
Individual treatment plans are developed for all Primary Care patients upon admission. Upon discharge from MLF a continuing care plan is formulated and appropriate referrals are made.
Treatment Program - Stage 1 - Primary Care
Each patient spends one to seven days in the Primary Care unit. This is a period of intensive observation, assessment and, when required, detoxification, all of which takes place in a comfortable, home like setting. Facets of this care include:- Physical assessment including an in-depth medical history.
- Psychosocial evaluation.
- The patient's vital signs are carefully monitored and medication is dispensed as needed, whether it is for detoxification or as a continuation of ongoing psychopharmacology.
- Around the clock nursing services supplied by a staff of RNs and LPNs trained in addictions treatment and detoxification. Our two dedicated physicians are on 24 hour call.
- Psychiatric consultation and evaluation needed.
Patients may be admitted simply for detoxification as a prelude to outpatient continuing care.
Individual treatment plans are developed for all Primary Care patients upon admission. Upon discharge from MLF a continuing care plan is formulated and appropriate referrals are made.
