Addiction Medicine

Welcome!

The UHS Addiction Medicine Department offers patient-centered, compassionate care for people with substance use disorders living in Broome County and Greater Binghamton, New York.  Our highly credentialed staff includes board-certified addiction medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors, and licensed social workers. We have the most robust continuum of care in the Southern Tier and are proud to be the region’s largest provider of medications for opioid use disorder. We have been providing addiction medicine services for over 50 years. As part of a larger academic medical center, we train fellows, residents, medical students, and counseling and social work interns in evidence-based care for people who use substances. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, which sets the highest standards for healthcare in the United States. We serve our patients with an unconditional, positive regard.

How can I get help for my substance use?

If you want inpatient or outpatient substance use disorder treatment, come to our walk-in program located at 10 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton.  Hours: 9-11 am Mon-Fri, and 1-3 pm Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri Call: (607) 762-3288 with questions.

We offer medications for opioid and/or alcohol use

We offer medications for opioid use disorder (Suboxone®, buprenorphine/naloxone, Sublocade®, Brixadi®, and Vivitrol®) and alcohol use disorder (oral naltrexone, Vivitrol®, acamprosate, and Antabuse) in our 10 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton location. For these medications, come to our walk-in program Hours: 9-11 am Mon-Fri, and 1-3 pm Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri Call: (607) 762-3122 with questions.

For methadone clinic admission, call (607) 762-2800 between 6:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Overdose Prevention

To help reduce the number of overdoses in our community, we provide overdose prevention training and linkage to naloxone (Narcan®) for the public over the telephone. Anyone can access this free service by calling (607) 762-3122 between the hours of 9 am - 11 am Monday through Friday and 1 pm - 3 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.