Alcohol treatment in Daphne — drink less or quit.
You’ve set rules, switched drinks, picked stop dates. But the first drink keeps winning. Medication can help change that.
What it’s costing you.
- You wake up tired, even on days off
- Everything outside of work is slipping
- Plans quietly revolve around drinking
- People notice more than you think
- You hide how much you really drink
“I’m not an alcoholic.”
You do not need that label, or a lifetime promise, to book a visit. Some people want to stop; others want to drink less first. You and Dr. Lackey set the goal together.
Already tried medication, treatment, or quitting for a while? Dr. Lackey begins with what helped, what did not, and what brought the drinking back.
One physician throughout.
Marcus Lackey, M.D., conducts your initial evaluation and provides your ongoing care.
A U.S. Navy veteran, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Society of Addiction Medicine.
You do not have to start over.
Serving Mobile and Baldwin County
What happens at your visit.
Meet privately with Dr. Lackey.
Your first visit is a 45-minute physician evaluation in Daphne.
Look at the pattern and the risk.
The evaluation considers your drinking, withdrawal history, health, medications, other substance use, and what you want to change.
Leave with a plan.
Dr. Lackey explains whether outpatient treatment fits. If it does, you decide whether to work toward drinking less or stopping. If detox or another level of care should come first, he explains why.
Insurance is accepted.
Self-pay is $129 per visit, with your first follow-up included.
Common questions.
What if I’m not ready to quit completely?
You do not have to be. Drinking less can be a treatment goal. Dr. Lackey also checks whether cutting back could cause withdrawal and plans around it.
Do I have to stop drinking before the appointment?
You do not need to stop before the appointment. If you drink heavily or have had alcohol withdrawal before, do not stop or sharply cut back without medical guidance.
Can medication help me drink less or stop drinking?
Yes, for many people. Naltrexone can reduce cravings and heavy drinking. It comes as a daily pill or as Vivitrol® (naltrexone), a monthly injection given in the office. Other medications, such as acamprosate, help you stay stopped once you quit. What fits depends on your goal, health, withdrawal risk, and other medications.
Do I have to go to detox, AA, or counseling?
Not necessarily. Dr. Lackey will tell you if he thinks you need inpatient detox. AA and counseling can help, but neither is required. Dr. Lackey can also include therapy in your visits.
What if I take Suboxone®, methadone, or opioid pain medication?
Naltrexone is not used while you are taking opioids or physically dependent on them because it can trigger sudden withdrawal and block opioid pain relief. Another alcohol medication may fit instead.
Can I follow up by telehealth?
Yes. After your first in-person visit, follow-ups can often be by telehealth once treatment is stable.
Start with one visit.
Safety
For a medical emergency or immediate danger, call 911. If you drink heavily or have had alcohol withdrawal before, do not stop or sharply cut back without medical guidance. If confusion, hallucinations, or a seizure occur, call 911. For suicidal thoughts or severe emotional distress, call or text 988. Coastview provides outpatient care only; calls, texts, emails, and messages are not monitored for emergencies.