

UnityPoint Health - Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - East Locust
UnityPoint Health - Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - East Locust
UnityPoint Health - Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - East Locust
About UnityPoint Health - Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - East Locust
As a community-based nonprofit addiction treatment organization, UnityPoint Health - Center for Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) provides substance use education, prevention, assessment, and treatment for individuals and families of all ages. They also deliver educational services and prevention initiatives through community partnerships, youth programs, and specialized curricula, including Prime for Life, a DUI education course.
Treatment and Community Prevention Programs
Treatment options include intensive and extended outpatient programs, counseling, and adult outpatient methadone treatment. Physicians assess each person to determine whether methadone treatment is appropriate. CADS also provides continuing care for adults and adolescents who complete primary treatment, while community prevention initiatives address alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and prescription drug use. CADS operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and schedules weekend appointments by request.


Supportive Medication for Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT
This center offers MAT, but does not list specific medications for treatment. Contact the center for details for specific MAT medications.
Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.