AspenPointe Health Services Substance Use Services - Colorado Springs Colorado

AspenPointe Health Services Substance Use Services - Colorado Springs, CO

Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services is treatment facility located at 1795 Jetwing Drive in the 80916 zip code in Colorado Springs, CO that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, teenagers and court/judicial system clients into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services consist of matrix Model, trauma-related counseling and motivational interviewing.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1795 Jetwing Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of 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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on AspenPointe Health Services Substance Use Services in Colorado Springs, CO:

Types of Care at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Service Settings at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Payment Assistance Available at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Screening & Testing at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Transitional Services at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

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

Counseling Services and Education at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education

Facility Smoking Policy at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Aspenpointe Health Services Substance Use Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 719-572-6100

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 AspenPointe Health Services Substance Use Services. 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 AspenPointe Health Services Substance Use Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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