Substance Use and Addiction Disorders

Substance use and other addictions can cause physical, mental, and social harm. The specialists at UAB St. Vincent’s treat all aspects of substance use disorder, including emotional and psychological challenges.

We provide advanced care for all types of substance use disorders and addictions, including:

• Alcoholism
• Chemical dependency on prescription medications and illegal substances
• Nicotine addiction
• Other addictions, such as gambling, Internet and gaming, sex, and shopping

Complete care

Reaching out for yourself or a loved one to get support for an addiction is an important step that takes courage. Our treatment programs and services for teens and adults include:

• 24/7 mental health emergency care
• Behavioral health counseling for individuals and families
• Intensive inpatient addiction recovery programs
• Partial-day treatment programs
• Residential treatment programs

We use the latest addiction recovery techniques, including medication and behavioral therapy to help reduce cravings and support withdrawal symptoms. We also provide supportive recovery programs and follow-up care for your overall health and well-being.

Mental health conditions

Being diagnosed with a mental health condition increases your risk for a substance use disorder. Your doctor can connect you and your family with mental health professionals committed to delivering complete care for mental health conditions such as:

• Anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Depression, also called mood disorder
• Relationship stress and personality disorders
• Schizophrenia

24/7 emergency care

For severe mental health distress, suspected substance overdose, and other emergencies, the emergency rooms at our hospitals are open 24/7.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the nearest emergency room or dial 911.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

No matter what problems you’re dealing with, you can reach someone who is ready to listen and help by dialing or texting 988 or starting a chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. This free, 24/7 service is completely confidential and staffed by trained crisis counselors.