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    When Talbott Recovery opened its doors in the 1980s, we knew that the best way to serve our patients was to be the best at our specialty, to listen carefully to patients, to study our results and to invite family members into the treatment process. Learn More

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    With locations in Atlanta and Dunwoody, Talbott Recovery has been dedicated to providing compassionate comprehensive treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Learn More

    • Atlanta Main Campus
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    At Talbott Recovery, we offer a variety of substance abuse treatment programs each designed to meet a specific need. Whether you are a young adult, an established professional or somewhere in between, we have a program to help you address all aspects of your unique addiction. Learn More

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    Talbott Recovery incorporates varied treatment levels into each individual’s program plan to ensure the best chance of achieving and maintaining successful recovery. Learn More

    • Detoxification and Stabilization
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    Admissions

    At Talbott Recovery we want to help make this important step you are about to take as simple as possible. We know there can be some anxiety about what happens next, and we are here to demystify the process and provide answers to your questions. Learn More

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What to Bring

packing bagWhen preparing to head to treatment, it’s hard to know what to expect, so it’s hard to determine what you’ll need. This handy list can help you plan.

 

What to Bring to Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment

  • Laptop and Mobile Phone
  • Pharmacy plan information and a credit/debit card for prescription copays
  • All prescription medications you are currently taking
  • Alarm clock
  • Toiletries with no alcohol
  • Calling card/pre-paid for long distance (international patients only)
  • USB flash drive
  • Photos of friends & family**
  • Favorite pillow/blanket**
  • Personal mp3/CD player/radio w/headphones that do not have Wi-Fi capability (not for use on campus)**
  • Workout clothes**
  • Musical instruments** (No amplifiers)
  • Sports equipment (golf clubs, tennis rackets, etc.)**
  • Casual clothing
  • Bathing suit & sunscreen (women – one piece only)**
  • Art supplies** (No aerosol or sharp objects)
  • Writing supplies (journals, stationary, stamps)**
  • Reading materials**
  • Adult patients may have a car (after receiving staff approval) (Patients with cars may be permitted to keep their cellphones in the car in the interest of safety.)
  • Sweatshirt/Lightweight jacket

**Optional

What Not to Bring to Treatment

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Hand sanitizer/mouthwash that contains Ethyl alcohol
  • Non-prescribed medications (including samples)
  • Aerosol sprays of any type
  • E-Cigarettes and Vaporizers
  • Musical instrument amplifiers or loud speakers
  • Pets
  • Pornographic books/magazines/accessories, including Maxim
  • DVD players
  • Video games
  • Alcohol/drugs/paraphernalia (including tobacco pipes and papers)
  • Cameras (Ok if it is a phone camera)
  • Excessive jewelry/cash/credit cards
  • Inappropriate clothing (tank/sleeveless tops, yoga pants, navel-revealing, references to drugs/alcohol, sexual referencing, skin-tight, low-riding)
  • Workout supplements
  • Non-prescription or over the counter medications (will be approved or provided by physician if needed)
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Regarding Medications, Vitamins and Supplements

  • Only bring medication you are currently prescribed
  • Medications, supplements, vitamins, etc. brought from home will only be permitted to be kept if ordered by a Talbott Physician
  • We ask that you do NOT bring any controlled medications, even if you have a current prescription
    • You will be evaluated by a Talbott Physician who will determine if he/she wants to continue you on that medication, at which time they will write a new prescription
    • Examples of controlled medications are Adderall, Vyvanse, Ambien, Xanax
  • You will not be permitted to keep medication that is not prescribed by a Talbott Physician and will be asked to remove it from the campus within 24 hours of admission or it will be destroyed by nursing staff

 

Provided by Talbott Recovery in Each Apartment

  • Towels
  • Bed linens
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Telephone (You may make free local and long distance calls from the phones in the apartments.)
  • Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Television/DVD player
  • Internet access (available at main campus and apartment business office)

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At Talbott Recovery you can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Join our dedicated, skilled team, and help us as we continue to redefine standards of service excellence. Learn about Talbott Recovery’s employment practices and benefits. Find a list of available positions with Talbott Recovery here.

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Talbott Recovery
5355 Hunter Road
Atlanta, GA 30349
  • About Us
    • History of Talbott
    • Our Team
  • Locations
    • Dunwoody Outpatient
    • Atlanta Main Campus
  • Programs
    • Professionals Treatment Program
    • Pilots Treatment Program
    • Mirror Image
    • Family Program
    • Alumni Support Services
    • Honor Strong Program
  • Treatment
    • Detoxification and Stabilization
    • Partial Hospitalization
    • Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Resources
    • Online Bill Pay
    • FAQs
  • Admissions
    • The ABC’s of Insurance Coverage
    • How Much Will Treatment Cost?
    • What to Bring
  • Events
  • Careers
  • Contact
Georgia Hospital Association
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
Foundations Recovery Network, LLC, Drug Abuse Information, Brentwood, TN
Joint Commission Quality Check

Talbott Recovery Campus is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care to our patients. The Joint Commission’s gold seal of approval on our website shows that we have demonstrated compliance to the most stringent standards of performance, and we take pride in our accreditation. The Joint Commission standards deal with organization quality, safety-of-care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. If you have concerns about your care, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at 678.251.3100. If you do not feel that your concerns have been addressed adequately, you may contact The Joint Commission at: Division of Accreditation Operations, Office of Quality Monitoring, The Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, Telephone: 800-994-6610

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