Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Middletown, CT
Primary Care
Services
Recovery, Support,
Hope
Welcome To Primary Addiction Medicine Care Of Connecticut
Primary Addiction Medicine Care Of Connecticut is a leading Middletown private sector provider of outpatient addiction treatment. We offer whole-person care that addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors connected to addiction. Our compassionate treatment services support recovery, improve well-being, and help patients build healthier, more stable lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment that empowers individuals to regain stability, restore their health, and rebuild meaningful lives
25+ Years
of Experience
In respect, dignity, and complete confidentiality, ensuring a supportive
and safe environment for recovery.
and safe environment for recovery.
Our Treatment Services
Evidence-based addiction medicine services focused on opioid and alcohol treatment, medical stabilization,
recovery support, and management of health complications related to substance use.
recovery support, and management of health complications related to substance use.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Evidence-based treatment for opioid dependence using
FDA-approved medications such as Suboxone, Brixadi,
and Sublocade.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Alcohol Use disorder Treatment with Disulfiram, Acamprosate, Naltrexone, Vivitrol (Naltrexone IM)
Primary Care
Dr. Usman Ramzan, MD is Board Certified in the specialty of Internal Medicine and offers Primary Care Services.
DSM-V Criteria for Diagnosing
Opioid Use Disorder
- 1. Taking larger amounts or taking drugs over a longer period than intended.
- 2. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control opioid use.
- 3. Spending a great deal of time obtaining or using the opioid or recovering from its effects.
- 4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use opioids
- 5. Problems fulfilling obligations at work, school, or home.
- 6. Continued opioid use despite having recurring social or interpersonal problems.
- 7. Giving up or reducing activities because of opioid use.
- 8. Using opioids in physically hazardous situations.
- 9. Continued opioid use despite ongoing physical or psychological problems likely to have been caused or worsened by opioids.
- 10. Tolerance (i.e., need for increased amounts or diminished effect with continued use of the same amount)
- 11. Experiencing withdrawal (opioid withdrawal syndrome) or taking opioids (or a closely related substance) to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
