Addiction Medicine
RECOVERY WITH MEDICINE BEHIND YOU
Addiction is not a character flaw — it's a brain disease with evidence-based medical treatment. LUMUS offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorder, supervised by Dr. Michael Garcia, M.D. — a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in addiction medicine.
Evidence-Based Treatment
MEDICATIONS WE PROVIDE
Buprenorphine / Suboxone
FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder (OUD). Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, allowing patients to stabilize and rebuild. Available in-office and via telehealth for eligible patients.
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
An opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric effects of opioids and alcohol. Available as a monthly injection or daily oral tablet. Appropriate for patients who have completed detox.
Ketamine & Addiction
Emerging clinical evidence supports ketamine therapy as an adjunct treatment for alcohol use disorder and certain substance dependencies — reducing cravings and addressing the underlying depression and trauma that often drive addictive behavior.
Integrated Approach
WHY PSYCHIATRIC-LED MAT MATTERS
Addiction and mental health conditions are deeply interconnected. Most patients with substance use disorders also struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma — conditions that standard addiction programs often don't adequately address.
At LUMUS, MAT is delivered by a board-certified psychiatrist who can simultaneously address the psychiatric conditions driving addictive behavior. This integrated approach — treating both the addiction and the underlying mental health — produces more durable outcomes than medication alone.
Recovery is possible. Let's talk.
All consultations are confidential. We treat every patient with dignity and without judgment.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)