Darius A. Rastegar, MD
- Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Unit, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Addiction Medicine Unit
The Addiction Medicine Unit (AMU) is a 12-bed inpatient medical unit that provides safe, medical detoxification for those addicted to alcohol or benzodiazipines.
Other services offered by unit staff include health education and recovery groups (including a 12-step program). We also have a social worker and peer recovery coach on staff for support and after-care planning.
Admissions
Admission screenings are facilitated through the Intake Office, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments are required. To make an appointment or learn more, please contact our intake offices at 410-550-1908.
Insurance Information
Medical assistance and Medicare are accepted. Intake staff can assist you with any questions. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, please call 410-550-1910.
Faculty and Staff
Cassandra Herbert, MS, RN, AHN-BC, NBC-HWC
Patient Care Manager
Elizabeth Crovo, RN
Intake Nurse
Cathy Raab, LCSW-C
Addition Medicine Unit Social Worker