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Addictions <strong>Psychiatry</strong> DivisionThe Addiction Division specializes in <strong>the</strong> assessment andtreatment <strong>of</strong> clients with primary addiction disorders aswell as with dual-diagnoses (mental illness and substanceabuse). It <strong>of</strong>fers a range <strong>of</strong> outpatient services: a heroindetoxification program, a small methadone maintenanceprogram, a gambling treatment program, and severalintensive outpatient programs. The gambling and intensiveoutpatient programs have educational modules andgroup meetings. The Division has a multidisciplinary staffand expanded service hours (most evenings andSaturdays). In addition, <strong>the</strong> Division provides consultationand liaison service to inpatient medical and surgicalservices.The addictions rotation is available as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> choicesin <strong>the</strong> multi-specialty track for <strong>the</strong> PGY-3. Residents rotatethrough this clinic for 2 months doing outpatient treatment.Elective rotations are also available for PGY-4 residents.Residents’ time is divided equally among participation in<strong>the</strong> outpatient addictions group sessions, individual psycho<strong>the</strong>rapy,and medication management. Residents onthis service will follow an average <strong>of</strong> 2-3 patients at anyone time.ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY FELLOWSHIP:The Addictions Fellow receives training in several <strong>UIC</strong> andaffiliated sites, such as <strong>the</strong> West Side VA Hospital andClinics. The program consists <strong>of</strong> trainining in <strong>the</strong> followingareas: intensive outpatient treatment, consultation-liaison,methadone maintenance treatment, adolescent addictionsas well as dual-diagnosis experience. The program isdesigned to provide a solid foundation in <strong>the</strong> evaluation,consultation, and treatment <strong>of</strong> patients with primary alcoholand drug abuse and <strong>the</strong>ir families; medical and surgicalpatients in <strong>the</strong> emergency department, including acuteintoxication and overdose; psychiatric inpatients and outpatientswith chemical dependecies and co-morbid psychopathology.Research and didactic oportunities areavailable.Jack Weinberg Library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychiatry</strong>:A <strong>Department</strong>al ResourceThe Jack Weinberg Library is located in <strong>the</strong> Psychiatric Institute building. It is a collection<strong>of</strong> books, journals, and videos dedicated to psychiatry, psychology, and related scientifictopics. It is staffed by a full time Iibrarian specializing in psychiatry, Margo McClelland, whocan assist faculty and residents with research and online searches. The library has computersdedicated to Medline, Ovid, and o<strong>the</strong>r online resources. It is linked to <strong>the</strong> <strong>UIC</strong> mainlibrary and <strong>the</strong> <strong>UIC</strong> medical Library <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Health Sciences.MargoMcClelland,librarian, JackWeinbergLibrary14
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