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Substance Use Treatment · Cincinnati, Ohio

Center for Addiction Treatment

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
830 Ezzard Charles Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available
24/7 admissions
Center for Addiction Treatment - drug and alcohol detox center in Cincinnati, OH

About

About Center for Addiction Treatment

The Center for Addiction Treatment, known locally as CAT, has been saving lives at 830 Ezzard Charles Drive in Cincinnati for more than five decades. Founded in 1970, CAT is the longest continuously operating addiction treatment center in southwest Ohio and remains a cornerstone of the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board network. The facility holds Joint Commission accreditation and treats substance use disorder, alcohol dependency, opioid addiction, cocaine and inhalant misuse, and problem gambling.

CAT delivers a complete continuum on a single campus. Medically supervised inpatient detoxification is the typical entry point for patients arriving in acute withdrawal, followed by short-term residential treatment for those who need structured 24-hour stabilization before stepping down. Patients who are medically stable can enter directly into the partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, or general outpatient counseling. Medication-assisted treatment is integrated across levels for opioid and alcohol use disorder.

Clinical care leans on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, family counseling, and group work. CAT also runs a dedicated Gambling Program, Fatherhood Services, a Substance Abuse and Mental Illness (SAMI) group for dual-diagnosis patients, and certified peer-led recovery groups. A free Family Education Group helps loved ones understand addiction as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing.

Affordability is central to CAT’s mission. The center accepts Medicaid, offers sliding-scale fees based on income, and works with patients on financial assistance so that cost rarely closes the door. Aftercare planning extends into outpatient grief services, ongoing family counseling, and warm hand-offs to community peer-recovery groups, supporting long-term stability after discharge.

  • Operating 24 hours daily since 1970 for urgent medical detox admissions
  • Joint Commission accreditation ensuring medical detox safety standards
  • Nonprofit status with sliding scale payment and financial assistance for immediate detox needs
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) integrated with medical detox protocols
  • Comprehensive care from medical detox through residential to outpatient programs

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Conditions
Substance Use Disorder Alcohol Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder Cocaine Use Disorder Inhalant Use Disorder Problem Gambling Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Family Counseling Group Therapy Peer-Led Recovery Support
Languages
English
Facility
Inpatient Detox Unit Short-Term Residential Beds Outpatient Counseling Suites Family Education Space

Location

Where it is

830 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management Services

Center for Addiction Treatment provides medically supervised detox for alcohol withdrawal, opioid withdrawal, and other substance dependencies. Their medical detox program operates under 24-hour supervision, ensuring patient safety during the critical withdrawal phase. The facility's inpatient detox services address complex withdrawal symptoms that require continuous medical monitoring.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available as part of their opioid detox protocols, helping manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. The center's medical team follows established withdrawal management protocols for different substance types, including specialized approaches for alcohol detox and benzo detox when indicated.

Inpatient Detox and Residential Treatment Programs

The residential facility at 830 Ezzard Charles Drive houses both medical detox and longer-term residential treatment programs. This integrated approach allows patients to transition seamlessly from medically supervised detox into continued residential care without changing locations. The facility treats substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, cocaine, and inhalants.

Residential treatment incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside ongoing medical supervision. Patients benefit from structured programming that builds upon the medical stabilization achieved during the initial detox phase, creating continuity of care throughout the treatment process.

Outpatient Detox Support and Continuing Care

Following inpatient detox, Center for Addiction Treatment offers intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient programs to support long-term recovery. These programs provide ongoing medical monitoring for individuals who have completed initial withdrawal management but require continued clinical support.

The center's aftercare support includes family counseling, peer-led recovery groups, and family education programs. This comprehensive approach helps individuals maintain the gains achieved during medical detox while building sustainable recovery skills in their home environment.

Payment Options and Accessibility for Detox Services

Center for Addiction Treatment accepts Medicaid for qualifying medical detox services, removing financial barriers for individuals requiring immediate withdrawal management. The nonprofit organization also offers sliding scale payment options and financial assistance programs for those without traditional insurance coverage.

Self-pay options are available for individuals seeking immediate medical detox admission. The center's financial counselors work with families to identify payment solutions that allow for prompt detox admission when medically necessary, recognizing that withdrawal management often requires urgent intervention.

After Care

Continuing support

Certified Peer-Led Recovery Group Family Counseling Outpatient Grief Services Family Education Group

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Self-Pay / Cash Sliding Scale Financial Assistance
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About Center for Addiction Treatment

What types of medical detox does Center for Addiction Treatment provide? +
Center for Addiction Treatment provides medical detox for alcohol, opioids, cocaine, inhalants, and other substances. Their medically supervised detox programs include 24-hour medical monitoring and medication-assisted treatment when appropriate for withdrawal management.
Is the detox program available 24 hours a day? +
Yes, Center for Addiction Treatment operates 24 hours daily, allowing for urgent medical detox admissions. This around-the-clock availability ensures individuals can access medically supervised withdrawal management when needed, including evenings and weekends.
Does the center accept Medicaid for medical detox services? +
Center for Addiction Treatment accepts Medicaid, along with self-pay options and sliding scale payment arrangements. As a nonprofit organization, they also provide financial assistance programs to help individuals access necessary medical detox services.
What happens after completing medical detox at the center? +
Following medical detox, patients can transition to residential treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), or standard outpatient programs at the same facility. This integrated approach provides continuity of care from withdrawal management through ongoing addiction treatment.
Is Center for Addiction Treatment accredited for medical detox services? +
Yes, Center for Addiction Treatment holds Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation, demonstrating adherence to established medical detox safety standards and quality care protocols for withdrawal management services.
Where is the medical detox facility located in Cincinnati? +
Center for Addiction Treatment's medical detox facility is located at 830 Ezzard Charles Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. The center serves Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati region for medically supervised detox services.
Does the center provide medication-assisted treatment during detox? +
Yes, Center for Addiction Treatment incorporates medication-assisted treatment (MAT) into their medical detox protocols, particularly for opioid withdrawal management. MAT helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings during the detox process.
How long has Center for Addiction Treatment been providing medical detox? +
Center for Addiction Treatment has been serving the Cincinnati community since 1970, providing over five decades of experience in medical detox and withdrawal management. This extensive history demonstrates their established expertise in medically supervised detox protocols.
Can family members get support during the medical detox process? +
Yes, Center for Addiction Treatment offers family counseling and family education groups as part of their comprehensive approach. These programs help family members understand the medical detox process and learn how to support their loved one's recovery.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Residential detoxification Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicaid
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education
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