Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center - Orefield Pennsylvania

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center - Orefield, PA

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center is treatment facility located at 2970 Corporate Court in the 18069 zip code in Orefield, PA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult men, pregnant/postpartum women and people with trauma into its treatment service. Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2970 Corporate Court, Orefield, PA 18069

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center in Orefield, PA:

Types of Care at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Pharmacotherapies at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Screening & Testing at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • 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
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 610-481-0444

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 Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center. 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 Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.