Addiction Medicine Consult Service
We support patients admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital who are also experiencing substance use disorders.
What we do
Our interprofessional team assesses and treats substance use disorders in patients admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital’s medical, surgical and obstetric units, and in the Emergency Department.
Our Addiction Medicine Consult Service also assists physicians in prescribing opioids to medically complex patients and those at risk of experiencing withdrawal or leaving the hospital against medical advice.
What to expect
Our Addiction Medicine team has specialized expertise in managing and treating substance use disorders. We will work with you and your care team to find the most effective care plan during your hospital stay.
When you are ready to leave the hospital, we will work with you to plan for a safer discharge process and connect you with community services, if this is right for you. We may refer you to our outpatient addictions clinic, STAMP, to support your transition back to the community.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Opiate agonist treatment (OAT), where your physician prescribes medications that reduce opioid cravings
- Medical management of withdrawal symptoms and pain
- Medications to reduce the cravings for alcohol or other stimulants
- Harm reduction education, resources and supplies
- Assessment and treatment for concurrent disorders, in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Psychiatry team
How to access our services
Your medical, surgical, obstetric care or emergency department team may request an addiction medicine consultation as part of your treatment plan.
Psychiatry
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