Anglez Behavioral Health - Augusta Maine

Anglez Behavioral Health - Augusta, ME

Anglez Behavioral Health is treatment center located at 841 Riverside Drive in the 04330 zip code in Augusta, ME that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women, domestic violence victims and people with co-occurring substance use and pain into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Anglez Behavioral Health consist of dialectical behavior therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives and anger management.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 841 Riverside Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

  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. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Anglez Behavioral Health in Augusta, ME:

Types of Care at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Service Settings at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder
  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)

Treatment Approaches at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

FacilityOwnership at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Ancillary Services at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Counseling Services and Education at Anglez Behavioral Health

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Anglez Behavioral Health

  • Arabic

Phone #: 844-294-5306 x300

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 Anglez Behavioral Health. 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 Anglez Behavioral Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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