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High-quality care for individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse and addictive disorders.

We help patients progress through the stages of change and address all facets of their addiction including heritability, environmental, social, physical, psychological and spiritual.
Patient Reviews
Substance Abuse & Chronic Pain Rehab in Connecticut
Aubrey Johnson
I have been going here for almost 6 1/2 years and I love this place. Dr. Aslam has helped me tremendously and I don’t know...Read More »
Lisa Wascholl
I have been going for 6 yrs for chronic pain. I have had excellent treatment since day one.. I absolutely love my...Read More »
Kathleen Walters
The staff and Drs at CT Addition Med are outstanding always there to help when you need them
Michelle Poulinijnii
Dr benson saved my life. He was so patient with me after many yrs we have a great relationship which also makes me want to...Read More »
Kathy K
Great place to get well! No guilt or shame, you are treated with respect and kindness! I would do it all over again!
Valerie Baboval
Everyone there has been amazing! They got me in the very first day I went into the office! The Dr is very understanding and very...Read More »
Jay Casiano
I don’t know what I would have done with this place. I have been clean and sober going on 2 years and I will always...Read More »
Eric Rodriguez
This place saved my life. The staff is AMAZING,they always treated me with respect and they made me feel like family... I will forever be...Read More »
Jo-Ann Smallridge
I was seen by Dr. DeGruttola the first time I walked through the door. I've spent time talking to him, Jeff and...Read More »
Brian Hansen
Hope to save my life I'm more than one occasion .need help don't be afraid to give him a call.
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SUBLOCADE Injection Treats Opioid Addiction In Connecticut
During recovery from opioid addiction, many individuals experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. SUBLOCADE injections minimize the effects of withdrawal to ensure a higher rate of success in overcoming opioid addiction.
News
- Trauma therapy is highly effective in helping individuals with PTSD to live full and happy lives.
- Telemedicine helps people receive online therapy as needed when they cannot get to an office.
- What to expect on your first visit
- Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- You now have the option of telemedicine for individual followups, and groups are being run using Zoom technology. Call for details.
- Congratulations to provider of the month Mahboob A.. Aslam, MD
Patient Education
Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC. would like to be your partner in health care. Feel free to ask your questions and share your concerns with us. We will work with you to develop a wellness program for the care and treatment you need.
Buprenorphine is a medication that comes in film and tablet form. Buprenorphine decreases cravings and blocks the effects of all opioids. Patients on buprenorphine report feeling normal and welcome making positive choices the way they did prior to addiction. It is highly effective in achieving recovery. Patients on buprenorphine report feeling normal, functional and having a clear mind all day long, which allows them to make positive choices the way that they did prior to their addiction. When buprenorphine is combined with counseling and other forms of support, it can be highly effective in helping patients recover from addiction.
Naltrexone is a monthly injectable medication that decreases cravings and binds to receptors in the brain, preventing patients from feeling any pleasant effects from opioids or alcohol. Vivitrol may be initiated after opioid detoxification. It may also be used by patients who have completely tapered off of buprenorphine or methadone to prevent relapse.