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Addiction Treatment

Addiction Medicine

Our addiction and substance use programs at UChicago Medicine offers a wide range of treatment services for substance use and compulsive and impulse control disorders.

After a comprehensive assessment, our behavioral health professionals will recommend a length and type of treatment specific to your needs.

Participating in these programs can help you achieve sobriety, prevent relapse, manage stress, identify triggers and high-risk situations, learn new coping skills and join local support groups.

We provide assessment and treatment of addiction and substance use disorders like:

  • Alcohol and drug abuse
  • Impulsive behavior
  • Gambling addiction
  • Sexual addiction 
  • Skin picking 
  • Kleptomania
  • Hair pulling (trichotillomania)
  • Tobacco use

Treatment Services at UChicago Medicine

No-Cost, Confidential Assessment and Referrals

In order to quickly respond to your needs, a trained mental health professional is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can make an appointment by calling:

Our assessment and referral staff assesses each individual to determine his or her behavioral health needs and makes referrals based on those needs.

Our Addiction Treatment Locations

Request an Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-888-824-0200 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

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