Charlie Norwood VAMC - Augusta Georgia

Charlie Norwood VAMC - Augusta, GA

Charlie Norwood Vamc is treatment center located at 1 Freedom Way 26 in the 30904 zip code in Augusta, GA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts sexual abuse victims, veterans and domestic violence victims into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Charlie Norwood Vamc consist of brief intervention, 12-step facilitation and matrix Model.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1 Freedom Way (26), Augusta, GA 30904

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA:

Types of Care at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Service Settings at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Hospitals at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • 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
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Payment Assistance Available at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Screening & Testing at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Ancillary Services at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Counseling Services and Education at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • 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

Medical Services at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Charlie Norwood Vamc

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Charlie Norwood Vamc

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 706-733-0188 x2108

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 Charlie Norwood VAMC. 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 Charlie Norwood VAMC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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