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ICD-10: F19.20 · IN

Substance Use and Addiction Treatment in Indiana

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners providing Addiction evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment via secure telehealth throughout Indiana.

Serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and all of Indiana
Appointment typeSecure telehealth video
SchedulingCheck current availability
First visit60–75 min evaluation
Follow-ups20–30 min
PrescriptionsSent to your pharmacy
Insurance6 plans in IN

Addiction Care in Indiana: What You Need to Know

Access in Indiana: Indiana ranks in the bottom 10 states nationally for mental health care access and affordability. Approximately 1.1 million Hoosiers live with a mental health condition, yet fewer than half receive any treatment.

Addiction is a chronic medical condition — not a moral failing or lack of willpower. Substance use disorders involve changes in brain structure and function that drive compulsive drug-seeking despite harmful consequences. Like other chronic diseases, addiction requires ongoing management rather than a single cure.

For Indiana residents, telehealth psychiatric care eliminates the barriers of travel, long waits, and geographic isolation. Hometown NP's PMHNPs are fully licensed in Indiana and can legally evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for Substance Use and Addiction via telehealth — from Indianapolis to Carmel, and everywhere in between.

About Substance Use and Addiction

The most common substance use disorders include alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and sedative/benzodiazepine use disorder. Co-occurring mental health conditions — particularly depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD — are present in a majority of people with substance use disorders. Treating both simultaneously (integrated care) produces significantly better outcomes than treating either alone.

Prevalence

Over 20 million Americans aged 12 and older had a substance use disorder in the past year. Alcohol and opioids account for the majority of addiction-related deaths and disability.

Symptoms of Substance Use and Addiction

Inability to cut down or control use despite trying
Strong cravings or urges
Tolerance (needing more for the same effect)
Withdrawal symptoms when stopping
Continued use despite negative consequences
Giving up activities due to substance use
Using in dangerous situations
Failed obligations at work, school, or home

Seek help if substance use is affecting your work, relationships, finances, or health — or if you have tried and failed to cut back on your own.

What to Expect: Your First Appointment in Indiana

Substance use disorder assessment involves a comprehensive substance use history (types, frequency, quantity, consequences), evaluation of withdrawal risk, screening for co-occurring mental health disorders, and assessment of social support and recovery resources. Your Hometown NP PMHNP uses the AUDIT (alcohol), DAST-10 (drugs), and DSM-5 criteria to diagnose severity. For opioid use disorder, PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) review is conducted as required by state regulations.

Addiction Treatment Options in Indiana

General evidence-based options for Substance Use and Addiction may include the approaches below. Treatment plans are individualized to your specific symptoms, history, and goals. Hometown NP PMHNPs provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management; psychotherapy, when appropriate, is provided by a separately licensed therapist.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT: buprenorphine, naltrexone)
2
CBT for addiction
3
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
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Dual diagnosis treatment (co-occurring mental health)

Insurance Accepted for Addiction in Indiana

Telehealth parity: Indiana's telehealth parity law (IC 27-8-11-8) requires health insurers to cover telehealth mental health services on the same basis as in-person services. Your standard mental health benefit applies to your Hometown NP telehealth appointment.

Self-pay rate in Indiana: $150/session. We verify your benefits before your first appointment.

How to Get Addiction Treatment in Indiana

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Check Availability Online

No referral needed. Use the scheduling portal to view current appointment options.

2

Complete Intake Forms

Fill out a brief, secure health history before your visit so your PMHNP comes prepared.

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Meet via Secure Video

Your 60–75 min evaluation takes place by HIPAA-compliant video from wherever you are in Indiana.

4

Receive Your Care Plan

Your PMHNP shares a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription (if appropriate) at the end of your first visit.

Co-Occurring Conditions We Treat in Indiana

Addiction frequently occurs alongside other conditions. Our PMHNPs provide integrated care for:

All Conditions We Treat in Indiana

Addiction Treatment in Nearby States

Areas We Serve in Indiana

Indianapolis, INFort Wayne, INEvansville, INSouth Bend, INCarmel, IN+ all of Indiana

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Get Addiction Treatment in Indiana

Board-certified PMHNPs licensed in Indiana. Check current telehealth availability. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and more accepted.