Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee - Dorchester Massachusetts

Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee - Dorchester, MA

Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee is treatment facility located at 415 Columbia Road in the 02125 zip code in Dorchester, MA that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts domestic violence victims, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with trauma into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee consist of motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy and brief intervention.

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee in Dorchester, MA:

Types of Care at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention

Other Addictions Treatment at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee

  • Creole
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 617-287-8000 x8325

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Addiction Services Uphams Corner Health Committee to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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