Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc Outpatient - Albany New York

Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc Outpatient - Albany, NY

Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient is treatment facility located at 1044 Broadway in the 12204 zip code in Albany, NY that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT, seniors and older adults and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment service. Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and dialectical behavior therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1044 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc Outpatient in Albany, NY:

Types of Care at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

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

Treatment Approaches at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

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

Payment Assistance Available at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • military families
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

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

Ancillary Services at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • recovery coaches
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc Outpatient

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 518-434-2367 x126

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 Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc Outpatient. 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 Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc Outpatient to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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