APPE Experience Types
Ambulatory Care

Address
314 W Superior St .
400 Torrey Building
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Phone: 218-722-4996
Fax: 218-729-3440

Main contact
Laurie Hull
info@cadt.org

Main Preceptor

Laurie Hull

Email

Phone
218-722-4996

Teaching Philosophy

Clients care is priority. Students will learn a vast amount about addiction, substance abuse, and medications through their care of clients.

Detailed Site Information

Institution
The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment's purpose is to solve problems and for 40 years it's been doing just that. Founded in 1961, the Center was formed to deal with problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse. The Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Most of us know that substance abuse affects not only the person with the primary affliction, but also family members, friends, employers, creditors — virtually anyone the afflicted person contacts. The fact is that alcohol and drug abuse is a major community problem, and the Center is active in helping individuals, families, and communities.

For the individual substance abuser, problems can mount up quickly. Alcoholics and drug addicts often confront — to name a few — ruined marriages and friendships, lost driver's licenses, severe legal problems, foreclosures and repossessions, lost employment. The addict's life can easily become unmanageable and, without outside intervention, may spin completely out of control.
Fortunately, the Center is here to help. Using a combination of traditional and innovative approaches to treatment, the Center has aided thousands in northern Minnesota. In 1998 alone, Center programs combined for 4,407 admissions. That adds up to a lot of improved lives in 40 years of service.

The Center offers a 10 bed residential treatment program for adults at 1402 East Superior St. Duluth. This program offers 24 hour medically supervised care to clients who have been unable to remain sober during outpatient treatment, who have medical or psychological complications in addiction to alcohol/drug problems, or who have a home environment that is not conducive to recovery. The program is adjacent to, but separate from, our Detoxification unit. Admissions are accepted 7 days/week.

Pharmacy Services
Non Pharmacists are the preceptors, preceptors include: 8 nurses, trained medical assistants, technicians, and medical director

Professionalism and Assessment
24 Hour Emergency Residential Program for Adults & Adolescents:
The Center improves lives with Detoxification Services. Because many intoxicated persons may pose a hazard to themselves or others, the Center has operated its Detoxification Program since 1967. Services target drug- or alcohol-impaired residents of St. Louis, Lake and Carlton Counties and are offered in the Center's new building at 1402 East First Street in Duluth.

A typical stay at "Detox" lasts approximately three days. During this period, clients are under medical supervision. Nursing care is provided. Licensed Chemical Dependency personnel also are involved, working with both client and referrants to address individual needs.

During a three-day stay, a Multi-dimensional Assessment usually will be completed. This will outline needs, as well as give care recommendations. Following completion of this assessment, Licensed staff members will consult with clients and referrants to complete a Discharge Plan. This will include those care referrals which appear needed.
For more information, call (218) 722-4996.

Ambulatory Care

Primary Preceptor
Laurie Hull
218-722-4996

Preceptors
8 nurses, trained medical assistants, technicians, medical director, narcotic audits.

APPE Structure
Students will participate in interprofessional care rounds, various conferences, and client intereactions

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students will have access to client charts, interview clients, and participate in care rounds

Educational Opportunities:
Students will present on clients and present medication talks to staff and clients.

Other Requirements
Interview Required