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Posted by jpatrick22 @jpatrick22, Oct 11, 2022

Does Mayo have inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment programs?
Has anyone gone through their program?
Thanks.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Oct 12, 2022

Yes, they have both.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/psychiatry/addiction-services/overview
See the Service tab for details on different programs

They use team of Drs., nurses, social workers and addition specialist.

The inpatient is called Intensive Addiction Program (IAP). Ideal situation is do the IAP, followed by half day continuing outpatient program. The other option is starting with half day outpatient program.

If interested, the first step is an evaluation by team. They will make recommendations on which program they recommend. If have primary at Mayo, ask for a referral, or else call Central Appt number 507-538-3270 and ask for appt. for evaluation. They will ask about insurance coverage.

Laurie

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az53 | @az53 | Oct 12, 2022

I went through the 30 day inpatient AIP 7 years ago and have been living a very nice, sober life since. I was a successful lawyer but got deeper into my drinking as time went on. I was what some call a “high functioning alcoholic” for 30+ years. The AIP is a small program where you get a lot of warm, personalized professional attention. They don’t coddle you with kumbaya but you are held accountable as an adult. The people both patients and staff were wonderful. I think they screen pretty well to get people who are serious about getting sober and not just there because someone forced them to go. It’s a rather rigorous and very scheduled program. You get up early and do things through the early evening. There was a great sense of comraderie when I was there. They combine mental with physical. The facilities are nice and actually seem homey but this is definitely not one of those spa retreats. Unlike other places you have your own room and bathroom/shower. If you are serious about addressing your drinking I could not recommend AIP more highly. And I urge you to make the time to go to the 30-day inpatient program first. I think it was very important for me to make a serious dedication of my full time attention to getting myself on the right road out of alcoholic hell. Good luck to you,

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jpatrick22 | @jpatrick22 | Oct 12, 2022
In reply to @roch "Yes, they have both. https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/psychiatry/addiction-services/overview See the Service tab for details on different programs They use..." + (show)
@roch

Yes, they have both.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/psychiatry/addiction-services/overview
See the Service tab for details on different programs

They use team of Drs., nurses, social workers and addition specialist.

The inpatient is called Intensive Addiction Program (IAP). Ideal situation is do the IAP, followed by half day continuing outpatient program. The other option is starting with half day outpatient program.

If interested, the first step is an evaluation by team. They will make recommendations on which program they recommend. If have primary at Mayo, ask for a referral, or else call Central Appt number 507-538-3270 and ask for appt. for evaluation. They will ask about insurance coverage.

Laurie

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Thank you for your reply. I have called the main number 2 different times in the last 4 months, and haven’t gotten an answer. I was told the program is temporarily closed while they make some changes, and they don’t know when it will be up and running again. But nothing is updated on line about it.
So from looking on line, it appears to be open.

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jpatrick22 | @jpatrick22 | Oct 12, 2022
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@az53

I went through the 30 day inpatient AIP 7 years ago and have been living a very nice, sober life since. I was a successful lawyer but got deeper into my drinking as time went on. I was what some call a “high functioning alcoholic” for 30+ years. The AIP is a small program where you get a lot of warm, personalized professional attention. They don’t coddle you with kumbaya but you are held accountable as an adult. The people both patients and staff were wonderful. I think they screen pretty well to get people who are serious about getting sober and not just there because someone forced them to go. It’s a rather rigorous and very scheduled program. You get up early and do things through the early evening. There was a great sense of comraderie when I was there. They combine mental with physical. The facilities are nice and actually seem homey but this is definitely not one of those spa retreats. Unlike other places you have your own room and bathroom/shower. If you are serious about addressing your drinking I could not recommend AIP more highly. And I urge you to make the time to go to the 30-day inpatient program first. I think it was very important for me to make a serious dedication of my full time attention to getting myself on the right road out of alcoholic hell. Good luck to you,

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Thank you for taking the time to tell me about your experience.
I’ve always felt Mayo was the best of the best medical centers, so I assumed they would have a top notch addiction center. It appears to be closed at the present time, as I’ve called to get information. But I get vague answers as to why they are closed, and when they will open again.
Congratulations to you on your recovery!

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