Phone Number: 504-842-3999 x2
Website: http://www.ochsner.org/abu
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in New Orleans, LA (Jefferson County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
- Methamphetamine Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Mental Health Services
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Medicare Accepted
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash or Self Payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking not permitted
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling