Cherokee Health Systems - Knoxville Tennessee

Cherokee Health Systems - Knoxville, TN

Cherokee Health Systems is treatment center located at 2018 Western Avenue in the 37921 zip code in Knoxville, TN that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Cherokee Health Systems consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling and dialectical behavior therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2018 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Cherokee Health Systems in Knoxville, TN:

Types of Care at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Service Settings at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Treatment Approaches at Cherokee Health Systems

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

FacilityOwnership at Cherokee Health Systems

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Cherokee Health Systems

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Cherokee Health Systems

  • 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 Cherokee Health Systems

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Cherokee Health Systems

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Screening & Testing at Cherokee Health Systems

  • 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

Transitional Services at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Ancillary Services at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Counseling Services and Education at Cherokee Health Systems

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Cherokee Health Systems

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Cherokee Health Systems

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Cherokee Health Systems

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Cherokee Health Systems

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Cherokee Health Systems

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 865-544-0406

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 Cherokee Health Systems. 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 Cherokee Health Systems to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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