BornFree Wellness Centers of America - Germantown Maryland

BornFree Wellness Centers of America - Germantown, MD

Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America is treatment facility located at 19537 Doctors Drive, Building 3 in the 20874 zip code in Germantown, MD that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, adult women and adult men into its treatment program. Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America provides methadone maintenance, buprenorphine detox and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America consist of brief intervention, substance use counseling and contingency management/motivational incentives. Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America also provides detox services and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 19537 Doctors Drive, Building 3, Germantown, MD 20874

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on BornFree Wellness Centers of America in Germantown, MD:

Types of Care at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Service Settings at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

FacilityOwnership at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Screening & Testing at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • 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
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Ancillary Services at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

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

Detoxification at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • 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 Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Bornfree Wellness Centers Of America

  • French
  • Hindi
  • Spanish

Phone #: 240-654-4001

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 BornFree Wellness Centers of America. 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 BornFree Wellness Centers of America to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.