Treating Addiction in the Emergency Department - The Substance Use Navigator Program at UC Davis

UC Davis Health’s Substance Use Navigator program identifies patients with substance use disorders in the Emergency Department. Providers then assign them to addiction specialists who start them on medications, which significantly reduce withdrawal symptoms. Once stabilized, patients are then connected with one of the department's patient navigators. The navigators are certified drug and alcohol counselors who connect them with local rehabilitation programs and can customize treatment plans. The program has positioned UC Davis Health as a leader in California and across the nation in addressing addiction.

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UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA is a nationally recognized academic medical center offering primary care for all ages, specialty care in 150 fields, and the latest treatment options and expertise for the most complex health conditions. It serves a 65,000-square-mile area that includes 33 counties and 6 million residents across Northern and Central California. The medical center’s emergency room sees more than 200 patients per day on average.

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