DuPage County Health Department

DuPage County Health Department reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; disulfiram, a medication that causes an unpleasant reaction if you drink, which helps some people stay committed to not drinking; lofexidine, a non-opioid medication that eases the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

DuPage County Health Department reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; brief intervention, a short, focused conversation about your substance use and possible next steps.

Yes. DuPage County Health Department reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

Possibly, yes. DuPage County Health Department reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. DuPage County Health Department reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave.

Yes. DuPage County Health Department reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

No. Smoking is not permitted at DuPage County Health Department. Vaping is not permitted.

DuPage County Health Department reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

DuPage County Health Department reports serving young adults and adults.

Yes. DuPage County Health Department reports offering telehealth, which means treatment by video or phone from wherever you are.