| CLEVELAND:
An anonymous $1 million donation to the newly-founded
Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) program at University
Hospitals of Cleveland promises to further strengthen
the outpatient clinical service for adults struggling
with chemical dependency. Launched 10 months ago by the
Department of Psychiatry, ARS integrates proven research
with traditional principles of recovery to address patient
problems and initiate the process of healing.
“University Hospitals
Health System is committed to developing a strong clinical
and researchbased program in addiction psychiatry and
this significant gift will help us continue to propel
the program’s growth,” says Margaret Kotz,
D.O., Medical Director of ARS. “This donation will
provide ARS with the ability to build upon our commitment
to excellence by utilizing a holistic treatment approach
tailored to meet individual patient needs.”
ARS services include chemical
dependency evaluation, ambulatory detoxification, partial
(day) hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program,
individual counseling, group therapy, medical consultation,
patient and family education, special relapse prevention
services and aftercare. Since founding ARS, Dr. Kotz has
recruited a staff of seven clinicians and has initiated
various research studies on the medical management of
bipolar disorder accompanied by substance use disorders.
The ARS donation will support
plans to establish complementary programs with the arts
and meditative practices. The funds will also support
community awareness initiatives.
Dr. Kotz brings more than
20 years of experience in addiction treatment to ARS and
holds certification in addiction psychiatry by the American
Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also is certified
in Addiction Medicine by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine and as a Medical Review Officer (MRO) by the
MRO Certification Council. ARS clinicians are a team of
licensed chemical dependency counselors and advanced practice
nurses. |
