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Recovery, treated as the medical condition it is.

Substance and alcohol use disorders respond to treatment. With the right medication and support, cravings ease and recovery gets more stable.

Understanding substance use

Substance use disorders are medical conditions, and they deserve the same evidence-based, judgment-free care as any other.

Many people reach Michael carrying shame, having been told that using more willpower is the answer. It is not. Substance and alcohol use disorders change brain chemistry, and effective treatment addresses that directly.

Care combines medication that reduces cravings with practical support for building a life that holds. For many, adding clinical hypnosis reinforces the change.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, help is available right now. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. This website is not for emergencies.
Signs and symptoms

What it can look like

Cravings that are hard to resist
Using more or longer than intended
Failed attempts to cut back
Worry about relapse
Alcohol use affecting daily life
Anxiety or depression alongside use

How Michael approaches it

Michael starts with a private, respectful evaluation to understand your history and goals, then builds a plan around them.

Medication-assisted recovery can reduce cravings and steady the ground under you, while the work alongside it addresses triggers and daily patterns. Co-occurring anxiety or depression is treated at the same time.

Much of this care can happen by telehealth, which makes staying consistent easier.

Common questions

Good to know

Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Michael treats substance use with the same privacy and respect as any other medical condition.
Do you treat alcohol use as well as drugs?
Yes. Alcohol use disorder is common and very treatable, and it is a frequent focus of care.
What if I relapse?
Relapse is part of many recovery journeys and is treated as information, not failure. Michael works with you to adjust the plan and keep moving forward.

Get help for substance use

Book an evaluation in Middletown or by telehealth. Care starts with a conversation.