Who will I see?
Dr. Daud Panah, who provides our psychiatry and addiction medicine care, in person in Atlantic City or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.
• Mood, focus and habits / Addiction medicine
Substance use
If alcohol, opioids or another substance is taking up more of your life than you want, you can talk about it here without being judged.
Care is provided by Dr. Daud Panah, psychiatry and addiction medicine. You don't need to have reached any particular point to start.
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988.
What this can be
What can be involved.
Substance use disorders are medical conditions. They often sit alongside other things worth treating.
Alcohol use
Including drinking that has crept up over time.
Opioid use
Prescription or non-prescription.
Stimulants and other substances
Including cannabis and sedatives.
Depression and anxiety
Often present alongside substance use.
Sleep problems
Substances are sometimes used to manage sleep.
Chronic pain
A common starting point for opioid use.
What we measure
What an evaluation involves.
Full psychiatric and addiction medicine evaluation
Your history, current use, goals and safety, discussed with Dr. Daud Panah.
Screening for co-occurring conditions
Depression, anxiety, trauma and sleep problems.
Medication review
To check for interactions and safety.
Bloodwork when indicated
Such as liver function and a metabolic panel.
Confidentiality
Additional federal protection.
Substance use treatment records carry additional federal protection beyond standard medical privacy, under 42 CFR Part 2. In general, these records can't be shared without your written consent, with limited exceptions set by law.
Medication
Evidence-based options.
Medications for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder are evidence-based options. Whether one is right for you is discussed at your evaluation, alongside counseling and other support.
Return to use is common. It is a reason to adjust the plan, not a reason to stop care.
What happens next
Options, depending on what we find.
After the evaluation we agree on a plan together. It may include medication, therapy referral, treatment for co-occurring conditions, and regular follow-up in person or by telehealth.
What it costs
Published pricing.
Initial evaluation
$250
Self-pay
Follow-up visit
$150
Self-pay
We accept PPO plans from Aetna, AmeriHealth, Horizon and UnitedHealthcare, plus Medicare. HMO plans are not accepted. Lab and treatment costs depend on what is ordered.
See full pricing →Frequently asked
Common questions.
Do I have to stop using before my first visit?
No. You can come in wherever you are. There is no requirement to have stopped, or to have reached any particular point.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. Substance use treatment records carry additional federal protection beyond standard medical privacy, under 42 CFR Part 2.
Is medication an option?
Medications for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder are evidence-based options. Whether one fits you is discussed at your evaluation.
What if I return to use?
Return to use is common and is part of many people's path. It is a reason to adjust the plan, not a reason to stop care.
Where can I get help right now?
The SAMHSA National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential and open 24/7. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
• 6 N Mississippi Ave, Atlantic City
Ready when you are.
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