AltaPointe Health Systems Inc AltaPointe Medication Assisted Treatment - Mobile Alabama

AltaPointe Health Systems Inc AltaPointe Medication Assisted Treatment - Mobile, AL

Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment is treatment facility located at 4211 Government Boulevard in the 36693 zip code in Mobile, AL that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult men and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment service. Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment provides suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-related counseling.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 4211 Government Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36693

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  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. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on AltaPointe Health Systems Inc AltaPointe Medication Assisted Treatment in Mobile, AL:

Types of Care at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Service Settings at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Screening & Testing at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Transitional Services at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Ancillary Services at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Altapointe Health Systems Inc Altapointe Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 251-666-2569

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 AltaPointe Health Systems Inc AltaPointe Medication Assisted Treatment. 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 AltaPointe Health Systems Inc AltaPointe Medication Assisted Treatment to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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