St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center

Inpatient Detox Services (Located within St. Peter’s Hospital)

315 South Manning Blvd. / Albany NY 12208 (Click for more Information)

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Inpatient detox (Located within St. Peter’s Hospital) offers assistance with withdrawal and stabilization that begins when eligible individuals present to a SPHP Emergency Room. Once there, they will receive a full medical work up for admission. Detox is a short stabilization stay with referrals to other levels of care.

For information, call SPARC Detox at (518) 525-1303.

We treat alcohol and drug addiction crises in emergency departments throughout the Capital Region. Our physicians and nurses will:

Stabilize your symptoms
Arrange for detox or medically managed detox if needed
Keep you as safe and comfortable as possible during withdrawal
Assess your mental health
Support your family and loved ones

Some patients need to stay in the hospital during part of their recovery. Our Detox Unit is staffed by physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who specialize in substance abuse. Your care may involve:

Detox:In the detox unit, we monitor patients while they withdraw to make sure they are as safe and comfortable as possible.
Individual counseling:Personalized sessions with a counselor can help you identify and reach your goals. We may also offer counseling and support for families and couples.
Introduction to recovery programs:Examples include the 12-Step Program used by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Heroin Anonymous (HA).

Prior to leaving the hospital, your team will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you maintain your recovery