Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine - Asheville North Carolina

Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine - Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine is treatment center located at 3 Walden Ridge , Suite 200 in the 28803 zip code in Asheville, NC that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT, seniors and older adults and adult men into its treatment program. Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine provides suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine consist of motivational interviewing, anger management and 12-step facilitation.

Address: 3 Walden Ridge , Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803

  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. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  11. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Tobacco/Screening Services
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine in Asheville, NC:

Types of Care at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • a private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

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

Transitional Services at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • self-help groups

Counseling Services and Education at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 828-585-2294

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

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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 Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine. 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 Blue Ridge Addiction Medicine to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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