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Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol addiction in NYC

Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol addiction combines medication review with counseling, follow-up, monitoring, recovery planning, and mental-health support when needed.

Nao Medical evaluates adults for alcohol-use-disorder medication support, including Disulfiram, also known by the brand name Antabuse, when it is clinically appropriate. Care can include medical evaluation, safety review, follow-up visits, counseling coordination, telehealth support, and insurance verification.

Disulfiram should never be taken while intoxicated or without a patient's full knowledge. Alcohol must be avoided before starting, during treatment, and for up to 14 days after the last dose because reactions can continue after medication is stopped.

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Medication decisions need context Recent alcohol use, withdrawal risk, medical history, current medications, and recovery support all affect whether Disulfiram is a safe fit.

What to know before treatment

VIVITROL / naltrexone

A medication path that may help reduce heavy drinking or support alcohol-dependence treatment.

Counseling

Therapy can address stress, shame, relationships, secrecy, sleep, anxiety, depression, and relapse patterns.

What MAT can include

  • Medication evaluation and prescribing when clinically appropriate.
  • Follow-up visits for side effects, adherence, and progress.
  • Counseling or behavioral-health referral.
  • Insurance verification and pharmacy benefit review.
  • Higher-level-care referral when withdrawal or safety risk is not outpatient-appropriate.

What MAT does not replace

  • Emergency care for severe withdrawal, chest pain, seizures, or severe intoxication.
  • Detox care when withdrawal risk is medically unsafe.
  • Therapy, support groups, family planning, or routine changes that support long-term recovery.
  • A full medical review of liver, heart, pregnancy, psychiatric, and medication-interaction risks.

Alcohol treatment locations across the network

Choose the care access point that fits your schedule, privacy needs, and follow-up plan.

174th Street alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Bronx

174th Street

932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460

A Bronx access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in West Farms, Crotona Park East, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods.

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Astoria alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Queens

Astoria

37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105

A Queens access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Astoria, Ditmars, East Elmhurst, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Bartow Mall alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Bronx

Bartow Mall

2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475

A Bronx access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Co-op City, Pelham Bay, Baychester, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods.

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Crown Heights alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Brooklyn

Crown Heights

341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216

A Brooklyn access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods.

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Hicksville alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Long Island

Hicksville

232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801

A Long Island access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Hicksville, Plainview, Bethpage, and nearby Nassau County communities.

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Jackson Heights alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Queens

Jackson Heights

80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

A Queens access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Jamaica alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Queens

Jamaica

90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435

A Queens access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Jamaica, Briarwood, Richmond Hill, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Long Island City alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Queens

Long Island City

30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

A Queens access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Mineola alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Long Island

Mineola

135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501

A Long Island access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Mineola, Garden City, Westbury, and nearby Nassau County communities.

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StuyTown alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Manhattan

StuyTown

259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

A Manhattan access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in StuyTown, East Village, Gramercy, and nearby Manhattan neighborhoods.

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Williamsburg alcohol use disorder medication clinic

Brooklyn

Williamsburg

308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

A Brooklyn access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods.

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Related alcohol-use resources

Alcohol addiction treatment

Review the broader alcohol-use treatment treatment path, including counseling, relapse-prevention planning, and medication discussion.

VIVITROL treatment

Compare injectable naltrexone support for alcohol dependence when Disulfiram is not the best medication fit.

Addiction counseling

Counseling can help with triggers, routines, accountability, stress, secrecy, and relapse-prevention planning.

Insurance coverage

Review insurance, Medicaid, pharmacy benefit, testing, and visit coverage questions before care begins.

Questions about alcohol medication treatment

Common side effects can include drowsiness, fatigue, headache, acne, and a metallic or garlic-like aftertaste. More serious but less common risks include liver problems, nerve problems, skin reactions, psychiatric symptoms, and severe alcohol-disulfiram reactions. Medical monitoring matters because symptoms can be missed when treatment is unsupervised.
Yes, Disulfiram can be part of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder when clinically appropriate. MAT for alcohol addiction usually combines medication with counseling, recovery planning, monitoring, and treatment for co-occurring mental-health concerns when needed. Medication alone is usually not enough for durable recovery.
Disulfiram may not be appropriate for people with severe heart disease, coronary occlusion, psychosis, certain liver problems, allergy to disulfiram or thiuram derivatives, or people taking medications such as metronidazole or paraldehyde. A provider must review medical history, medication list, pregnancy considerations, and recent alcohol use before prescribing.
Pregnancy requires an individualized medical discussion. Do not start or stop Disulfiram during pregnancy without a clinician who understands both alcohol-use risk and medication risk. The provider may review obstetric care, liver health, alcohol withdrawal risk, behavioral support, and safer treatment planning before deciding whether the medication is appropriate.
Insurance coverage can vary by plan, visit type, medication benefit, pharmacy rules, counseling, testing, and prior authorization requirements. Nao Medical can help verify benefits for addiction-medicine visits and related care. Some patients may also ask about self-pay options when insurance is not usable or privacy is a concern.
Some parts of alcohol-use-disorder treatment may be available by telehealth when clinically appropriate, but Disulfiram still requires medical evaluation and safety review. A prescription should not be issued without discussing recent alcohol use, withdrawal risk, contraindications, medication interactions, liver history, pregnancy considerations, and the patient's plan to avoid alcohol.
Patients may need to avoid alcohol-containing mouthwash, cough syrups, cold remedies, cooking wines, extracts, some sauces, aftershaves, perfumes, and topical products that can create meaningful alcohol exposure. Bring product questions to the visit. The safest plan is to review labels and avoid uncertain products during treatment.
Yes. Counseling is strongly recommended for many patients because Disulfiram is a deterrent, not a complete recovery plan. Counseling can address triggers, shame, stress, secrecy, relationship pressure, relapse patterns, anxiety, depression, and routines that make abstinence harder to maintain.

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