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Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems: 2007, 09, 1 (pages: 25 - 34)

The Vincent P. Dole Research and Treatment Institute for Opiate Dependence: An Integrated Biopsychosocial Model for the Treatment of Methadone Maintained Patients

Curet E., Beeder A. B., Joseph H., Alexander K., Schamisso C., Rodriguez H.

Summary: This paper will provide an overview of an integrated biopsychosocial treatment model utilized at the Vincent P. Dole Research and Treatment Institute for Opiate Disorders of the Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Public Health, and the New York Presbyterian Hospital, to provide treatment services to a population of multi-diagnosed opiate addicted patients. The Institute consists of two methadone clinics that employs a multidisciplinary staff and provides treatment services to young adults (Adolescent Development Program) and to older adults (Adult Services Clinic) who are multi-diagnosed with substance abuse and chronic psychiatric and medical illnesses.