The CARE Unit established the Addiction Consult Service in 2015 to improve the quality of care for inpatients with addictions and transition them to post-hospitalization substance use treatment. The program’s services include the initiation of Medication for Addiction Treatment during hospitalization and assistance transitioning to community-based addiction treatment programs.
The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is breaking the cycle of addiction for patients like Jamie. In recovery from a substance use disorder, Jamie is now a thriving mother who is creating a brighter future for herself and her daughter.
Ask your nurse to put in a request for you to see an addiction specialist.
We will make every effort to fulfill the request prior to discharge.
If you are discharged before the consult, below are some available resources.