Ambrosia of Medford LLC

They provide inpatient residential, detox and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Medford is set up for.

They detox from alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids. Coming off alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous, which is why it matters that this is one of 2 places near Medford that do it.

They take older adults as well as young adults from 18 to 25 and adults from 26 to 64. Ask who reviews existing prescriptions, because that is the part that matters most for an older adult in Medford.

Veterans are one of the 2 groups they offer a dedicated program for.

They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Medford often still has to be in person.

Plenty of programs accept referrals from a court, a probation officer or a child welfare agency. The court usually specifies a level of care or a number of hours, and that narrows which programs qualify. Ask who signs the completion document and how long it takes to issue.

There is a role, and it is a bigger one than most people expect going in. The first conversation with a center can be had by a family member, before the person using is ready to make a call. Ask what exists for a relative who is not ready to sit in a room with the person using.

The short version is a prescribed medication that reduces cravings and withdrawal, taken under supervision. Treatment that combines medication with counseling holds people in care longer than either on its own. If a specific medication matters to you, ask for it by name rather than asking about medication in general.