Addictionology Center is an addiction medicine clinic on Woodson Rd in St. Louis, next to Lambert International Airport. We treat alcohol and drug addiction as a brain disease, with confidential, individualized, evidence-based care and no judgment.
No matter how severe the alcohol or drug problem may seem, we are here to help.
Is addiction a disease?
The good news is that no matter how severe the alcohol or drug problem may seem, most people with a substance use disorder can benefit from some form of treatment.
In the past, society viewed alcoholism and drug addiction as a moral flaw. Popular “treatments” involved imprisonment, sentencing to asylums, and church-guided prayer. Not surprisingly, these methods were generally ineffective.
Today we understand that addiction is a brain disease characterized by fundamental and long-lasting changes in the brain. Like other chronic diseases, addiction can be managed successfully, and modern treatments are based on scientific research, enabling people to counteract addiction’s powerful disruptive effects on the brain and behavior and to regain control of their lives.
Today’s methods are very effective, with 40-70% of patients getting treatment for drug abuse remaining drug-free and about one-third of those who are treated for alcohol problems having no further symptoms 1 year later. Many others substantially reduce their drinking and report fewer alcohol-related problems.
All patients accepted to participate in our Treatment Program must agree to strictly adhere to the Policies and Protocols of the program, and be genuinely interested in sobriety from addictive substances.
What can you expect from our care?
Non-judgmental
We strive to break the stigma of addiction
Empathetic
We respect our patients, delivering confidential and individualized care that takes a lot of blame off the patient
Evidence-based care
We value a thoughtful, scientific approach to care.
Reliable
We strive to deliver as close to a real-time care experience as we can.
Accessible
Our Woodson Rd clinic sits next to Lambert International Airport, with parking at the door and appointment times that fit around work.
Affordable
We are the most affordable, long term care solution for opioid dependence on the market.
Frequently asked questions
What do addiction centers do?
An addiction center treats substance use as a medical condition, not a moral flaw. Addictionology Center is an addiction medicine clinic on Woodson Rd in St. Louis, next to Lambert International Airport. We treat alcohol and drug addiction as a brain disease, with confidential, individualized, evidence-based care, so patients can counteract its effects on the brain and behavior and regain control of their lives.
What is the most successful treatment for addiction?
Modern treatment built on scientific research. Addiction is a chronic brain disease, and like other chronic diseases it can be managed successfully. Today’s methods are very effective: 40-70% of patients treated for drug abuse remain drug-free, and about one-third of those treated for alcohol problems have no further symptoms one year later. Many others substantially reduce their drinking.
Who can join the treatment program at Addictionology Center?
Anyone genuinely interested in sobriety from addictive substances, no matter how severe the alcohol or drug problem may seem. Every patient accepted into our Treatment Program agrees to strictly follow the program’s Policies and Protocols. In return, care is confidential, individualized and free of judgment, and our clinic offers parking at the door and appointment times that fit around work.