Commonwealth Substance Abuse Services

They offer outpatient. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Florence has 8 other centers within 14 miles.

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Erlanger, 2.2 miles away.

They take older adults as well as young adults from 18 to 25 and adults from 26 to 64. Ask who reviews existing prescriptions, because that is the part that matters most for an older adult in Florence.

Florence has 53 AA groups, which is a different thing from treatment and a useful one next to it.

No. If medication matters to you ask directly, because it is the hardest thing to change later and not every place around Florence offers it.

The medication review is part of intake, and it is one of the reasons intake asks so many health questions. Anything needing a blood test or a monthly injection has to be scheduled around the program, which is easier arranged before admission. Keep your own prescriber in the loop rather than letting the handover happen by itself.

The two feed each other, which is why handling them separately tends to work badly. A diagnosis made during active use often changes once withdrawal is behind somebody. Ask how often you would see a prescriber, not only whether one exists.

Bring the paperwork, the medications and enough clothing for a week. Most places do laundry. Most residential programs search bags on arrival and hold anything they do not allow until you leave. Ask what to do about prescriptions and mail arriving at home while you are away.