Medication Services

These are follow up appointments with your psychiatrist to discuss the efficacy of your medication, any side effects you may experience. Services include: • Consultation with the patient • Family members, or with primary care physicians • Medication prescriptions • Follow-up monitoring of psychiatric medications • Assistance with obtaining medications, monitoring of laboratories needed in conjunction with psychiatric medication • Providing education to the patient and/or family members about the psychiatric medications • Coordinating care with other mental health or medical providers

• After you complete an initial assessment, you will be referred to a medical provider for a psychiatric evaluation. • All clients obtaining medication services at the Center receive a medication evaluation conducted by a medical staff member prior to the initiation of or changes in a psychiatric medication regimen. • Medication evaluations will be comprehensive and will include the following: a diagnosis along with information to support the diagnosis, appropriate medications and an explanation of why specific medication are prescribed, and treatment recommendations that are supported by the evaluation. • These usually are scheduled after the intake and last around 60 minutes.

Medications to treat Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder (MAUD & MOUD) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). MAUD/MOUD is primarily used for the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorders to normalize brain chemistry, reduce physiological cravings, normalize body functions without the negative and euphoric effects of the substance used. • This treatment can be short- or long-term treatment and is safe to use for months, years, or even a lifetime. The longer the treatment, the better the health outcomes. • Methadone and buprenorphine prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Naltrexone prevents cravings. By having physiological symptoms controlled, people can better focus on psychological and social issues associated with substance use disorder. • Medications used for MAUD/MOUD are the gold standard of care. Methadone and buprenorphine are the first line treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. • MAUD/MOUD is commonly used for the treatment of opioid use disorders and alcohol use disorder. • MAUD/MOUD may help reduce cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms. • Medications are available in a variety of forms including tablets, liquids, and injections. • MAUD/MOUD has been shown to increase an individual’s ability to maintain a job. MAT may also increase the chances of staying in treatment. Interested in MAUD/MOUD services? You can fill out an inquiry form online, and follow up by contacting the admissions team at 785-330-8152, or you can walk in between 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday, or 9 am - 4 pm on Friday. A member of the admissions team will schedule an intake assessment, and then refer you to for a medication evaluation with a MAUD/MOUD provider.