Hospital of the University of Penn Cedar Avenue provides
detox care in Philadelphia, PA, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including detox and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
group therapy, relapse prevention counseling, trauma-specific therapy, twelve step facilitation and motivational interviewing and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step.
Hospital of the University of Penn Cedar Avenue serves men, women, older adults and young adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, smoking cessation and benzodiazepines.
The center works with 24 insurers including MHN,
Medicaid,
Medicare and Optum, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care and support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Hospital of the University of Penn Cedar Avenue, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Hospital of the University of Penn Cedar Avenue provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)