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314 Spears Ave Chattanooga, TN 37405
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About CADAS (Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services)

They offer medically monitored detox to minimize or eliminate withdrawal symptoms. To help you safely wean off of alcohol and drugs, medical care and round the clock supervision are offered. Less than 10 days is the typical length of stay for medical detoxification.

Their 28 day adult residential program addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual as well as familial and social aspects of your life that are impacted by your use of drugs and alcohol. The purpose of the adult residential program is to help you identify and process chemically dependent behaviors and to teach you the skills you need to have a successful recovery in the community. Activities are conducted in a structured environment. Every client completes a thorough assessment conducted by knowledgeable and experienced personnel.

Understanding your addiction or dependence and taking the initiative to start your recovery are the main goals of their intensive outpatient programs. They address family dynamics and establish a network of community support. Families gain from this program as well. Clinicians collaborate with family members to help them learn new communication techniques and gain understanding of their family dynamics overall.

Important clinical topics covered by their Matrix program include early recovery, relapse prevention and individual and concurrent therapy. Those who have used stimulants in the past or who have tried several different forms of treatment are eligible for this program. This extensive and multi format treatment program is evidence based and has been shown to be effective.

A specialized outpatient program called medication assisted treatment (MAT) is offered to individuals whose lives have been affected by opiate abuse. In addition to managing medication counselors, nurses and doctors consult with you in therapy groups. This program lasts approximately 12 months and offers medically supervised detox using Vivitrol, naltrexone and buprenorphine.

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Austin&Kim Overman
2 months ago on Google
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Cadas was by far the worst detox and treatment center I’ve ever been to before. Not only was I not taken care of but was told to just deal with my withdrawal symptoms and “tough it out” they didn’t do any kind of medication for detoxing me even after I’ve been withdrawing from the moment I walked in the door. After a whole 24-28 hours still nothing cause I didn’t meet numbers for medicine to help with opioid withdrawal. Wouldn’t recommend this place even as a last resort. The staff (residential assistants) was friendly but the doctors and medical staff were terrible, they didn’t care about how you felt. They seen how awful I felt and how bad my withdrawal symptoms were and still didn’t even try to care for me and my detox symptoms . Oh and if you are asleep they don’t wake you up for food time. If I could give a negative star, I would.
Response from the owner1 week ago
When you're ready, we hope you'll give us a call. I can assure you that our Medical Staff and Clinicians are top-notch in the care they provide. What we find is that individuals sometimes are not ready to begin their journey, and because of this, those in early recovery can become upset when they don't get what they want. We have been saving lives for 61 years and hope that when you're ready again, you'll give us a call. Always wishing you the best, and you are worthy of a better life. Sometimes we have to get out of our own way.
Terry Guelde
2 months ago on Google
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Great food but rooms are very hot and some of the staff are there for a check .I was there 2 weeks with 2 to go when they found a piece of SUBOXEN strip inside my pillow case in with my pillow that they issued me. Most people are in SUBOXEN there including myself .I have no clue how long it was there and neither did they and they did t care less and kicked me out and then made me sit outside in almost 109 degrees heat for 3 hours til my people got off work and could come get me and wouldn't let me back in for water or anything. So to the 2 older woman who made me sit out side karma sucks. I would go some where else if you can.. it very good cooks in kitchen
Response from the owner1 week ago
Terry, we wish you the best in your Recovery and are always here when you are ready.
stephen w
3 months ago on Google
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Would give a zero. My son was there and they seemed to pick on him and looked for any reason to kick him out. He wanted to go to a half way house and was threatened that they would put Ama on paperwork. Really sad they do this. They should probably hire complete new stuff from management down
Response from the owner1 week ago
We hope your son is doing well and thriving. Always here to discuss with you and your son about what you say happened. CADAS has been saving lives for the past 61 years, and your statements run counter to our mission and the care we deliver.
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Accepted Insurance

CADAS (Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services) works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Clients in intensive outpatient programs (IOP) receive robust, personalized care to support their reintegration into their community. Clients stepping down from inpatient treatment frequently enroll in IOP before entering standard outpatient care or community-based recovery programs, such as AA. Intensive outpatient treatment generally involves between nine and 20 therapeutic hours weekly, with the frequency and duration of sessions decreasing as clients stabilize. IOP services commonly include counseling, recovery education, holistic therapies, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

To keep you safe and comfortable during the detoxification process, a medically assisted detox provides you with a team of medical professionals who can provide the necessary medications to treat any potential withdrawal symptoms. Suddenly stopping chronic abuse of substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects.

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient rehabs enable clients to receive care without leaving their home, workplace, and community. Clients typically receive intensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Many programs promote clients' long-term sobriety through recovery-focused life skills training and ancillary services, such as peer coaching. Medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance, are common in outpatient care. Most facilities offer multiple levels of care to accommodate clients' evolving needs, including intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient programming.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically have abstained from drugs or alcohol for a period of weeks or months and have completed high-level (often inpatient) treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they re-engage with their ordinary lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Services are highly individualized and evolve with clients' changing needs, but generally include peer coaching and relapse prevention.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

When your day-to-day life is taken over by drug use, this is known as substance use disorder. If you abruptly stop using your drug of choice, you experience withdrawal symptoms. To overcome this cycle, professional drug rehab in Tennessee is usually needed.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

In Tennessee, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs provide integrated care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Offered on an outpatient or inpatient basis, addiction experts utilize evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), together with recovery and skills groups, to address both disorders and promote mental health. You'll also receive comprehensive aftercare planning and relapse prevention training.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Teen Program

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Clinical Services

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

If you participate in motivational interviewing in Tennessee, your therapist will focus on four key strategies: open questions, affirmation, reflections, and summarizing. Rather than confront or warn you to change, the clinician will allow you to explore your own motivations and decide what changes you may need to make in your life.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Paul Fuchcar

Executive Director

James Shaw, MBA

Director of Business and Finance

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Tennessee

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 682

Contact Information

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314 Spears Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405

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Reviews of CADAS (Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services)

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Austin&Kim Overman
2 months ago
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Cadas was by far the worst detox and treatment center I’ve ever been to before. Not only was I not taken care of but was told to just deal with my withdrawal symptoms and “tough it out” they didn’t do any kind of medication for detoxing me even after I’ve been withdrawing from the moment I walked in the door. After a whole 24-28 hours still nothing cause I didn’t meet numbers for medicine to help with opioid withdrawal. Wouldn’t recommend this place even as a last resort. The staff (residential assistants) was friendly but the doctors and medical staff were terrible, they didn’t care about how you felt. They seen how awful I felt and how bad my withdrawal symptoms were and still didn’t even try to care for me and my detox symptoms . Oh and if you are asleep they don’t wake you up for food time. If I could give a negative star, I would.

Response from the owner
When you're ready, we hope you'll give us a call. I can assure you that our Medical Staff and Clinicians are top-notch in the care they provide. What we find is that individuals sometimes are not ready to begin their journey, and because of this, those in early recovery can become upset when they don't get what they want. We have been saving lives for 61 years and hope that when you're ready again, you'll give us a call. Always wishing you the best, and you are worthy of a better life. Sometimes we have to get out of our own way.
Pamela D Neal
2 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Pamela, we wish you all the best in your recovery, and we are always here if you need us. All the Best, Your CADAS Family
Terry Guelde
2 months ago
1

Great food but rooms are very hot and some of the staff are there for a check .I was there 2 weeks with 2 to go when they found a piece of SUBOXEN strip inside my pillow case in with my pillow that they issued me. Most people are in SUBOXEN there including myself .I have no clue how long it was there and neither did they and they did t care less and kicked me out and then made me sit outside in almost 109 degrees heat for 3 hours til my people got off work and could come get me and wouldn't let me back in for water or anything. So to the 2 older woman who made me sit out side karma sucks. I would go some where else if you can.. it very good cooks in kitchen

Response from the owner
Terry, we wish you the best in your Recovery and are always here when you are ready.
Steven Evans
2 months ago
5

stephen w
3 months ago
1

Would give a zero. My son was there and they seemed to pick on him and looked for any reason to kick him out. He wanted to go to a half way house and was threatened that they would put Ama on paperwork. Really sad they do this. They should probably hire complete new stuff from management down

Response from the owner
We hope your son is doing well and thriving. Always here to discuss with you and your son about what you say happened. CADAS has been saving lives for the past 61 years, and your statements run counter to our mission and the care we deliver.
Charles Sherlin
4 months ago
5

To the people talking bad about cadus, I assure you your being lied to by your loved ones, if your there wanting to find sobriety and achieve a life of recovery, these people will bend over backwards to help you get there, I just completed the residential 28 day program, yes there was rules, yes it's a very structured schedule, something most drug addicts and alcoholics are not used to, (including myself) Cadus helped save my life, I'm living a clean and sober life of recovery now, something I've dreamed of for over 20 years!!

Response from the owner
Charles, We are wishing you all the best in your new life of recovery. It works if you work it!!! Keep shining Bright!!
-Your CADAS Family-
Kenneth Jones
5 months ago
1

My grandson was there nearly a week. Too much going on and no suppervision. Put 200$ in for him and have never gotten it back. Sevver al calls to managment. Its been over 3 months still havnt gotton our money yet

Darlene Berry
5 months ago
1

This is 2025,THE THINGS I HAVE SAW,SEEN AND HEARD WITH MY OWN EARS,IS REDICULIOUS.in the last 4 months,there has been at least 5 deaths of overdose,no one ever hears or reports,because these people have been suspended,or kicked out.for different reasons...this oaises program has got to stand for what it's there for.the staff need to be monitored since Thay just take there employees word for granted,because Thay think Thay know them.and I Thay do know them there just as guilty.the peer to peer program is a place for people who don't want to associate with the outside world and do what they're made to do and go back to bed .for others it is a place for punishment.with no windows,and no one who cares if it's clean or not.this is not a place for clostophobic people,or people with depression and ADHD,or PTSD.to be punished .there has been at least 4or 5 deaths of overdose in the past 4or 5 months, discrimination is horrible.when you are begging for help and Thay agree to punish you by throwing you in peer to peer instead for punishment.insted of help. theres much more to be said.some of the staff at Oasis are mean and cold hearted.to get my point across I may need to have a meeting with Mr paul.if you are employed at cadas or Oasis,I'm sure you know him.because this goes on much much further.we parents love our loved ones who are suffering with this deceased.some of the actions and things said by staff and director.is horribly rediculious.it will be gotton to the bottom of.and will be to someone who will make changes and who cares! This is 2025not 60 years ago.nothing stays the same,and employees there are far from perfect.✝️

Response from the owner
Darlene, You are welcome to reach out to me at 423-756-7644 ext 194.
Kaitlyn Cooper
7 months ago
1

My fiancé checked himself in last Tuesday . They have failed to let me know anything . What the next steps , when he will be able make a phone call . I'm clueless . They said 8 days from Tuesday he be able make a phone call I've yet to hear from my baby . They are rude everytime I call .Does anyone know when phone calls are able to be made ?

Response from the owner
Kaitlyn, please call our Admissions team at ext. 108 or 131. They can assist you or connect you with a counselor. We cannot force someone to call another individual, but I hope you have connected and all is well. Being away from our loved ones while they begin a journey to recovery can be extremely difficult. You are welcome to contact me at ext 194 for further assistance.
REGINA MONTROSS
8 months ago
1

My daughter was mistreated by this place. She was not given her medication and not called for meals. She was allowed to stay in bed all day and not checked on.. They signed her up for food stamps, which she never received. Her roommate disappeared from her room,, leaving all belongings behind and they did not attempt to find her. The only consistent thing they did were smoke breaks. These patients are not monitored at all. The staff was hateful to all the patients. My daughter signed herself out and came home. Please do not trust your loved one to this place. Its basically a homeless shelter and not a treatment center.

Response from the owner
Over the past 60yrs, we have helped those who want help find help. We are always here to provide a path to recovery. Your comments appear to be filtered by your daughter, who was possibly not ready to begin her journey or do the necessary work. We take pride in the medical and clinical treatment given to our clients as they begin the process of changing their life. We will always be here when she is ready to begin again. If one does the work, then it works, but if they don't it won't.
Stephanie Goodman
8 months ago
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I was excited to check into treatment! Was told if I wanted to check out give an 24 hour notice! Filled all appropriate paperwork out, was processed I’m assuming like regular! Everyone one was nice! As soon as I got on the unit my anxiety started I felt an overwhelming sense of unsafe energy I asked to go to my room! after some time I got my belongings then a roommate. My anxiety so bad I couldn’t control my body movements almost seizures! I could hear the techs screaming multiple times for cigarette breaks! Never heard them call for meals or meds! The two nights I stayed there I only ate one meal, the shower had no hot water , still couldn’t shake the unsafe feelings! So I went to a tech to give her a 24 hour notice! They told me to go get my bedding and pack my belongings and I made a phone call! they opened the door, basically kicking me out waiting two hours in the cold! That definitely added to my stress of not feeling safe in a busy city with no phone no money!

Response from the owner
Stephanie, you are welcome to give me a call at ext 194 to discuss this further. I am truly sorry for your experience while at CADAS, but I am not fully convinced by some of your allegations. Over the past 60 yrs we have helped those who want help change their life and begin a life worth living. I am well aware that early recovery requires hard work. Our medical staff provides excellent care to all of our clients as do our many clinicians. We are here for you when you're ready to change your stars.
Devon Ballou
9 months ago
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Justice for Allison

Response from the owner
Devon, I don't presume to know the story, but I hope Allison is doing well. CADAS is always here to help.
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