Choices of Louisiana Inc - Alexandria Louisiana

Choices of Louisiana Inc - Alexandria, LA

Choices Of Louisiana Inc is treatment facility located at 2116 North Bolton Avenue in the 71303 zip code in Alexandria, LA that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment service. Choices Of Louisiana Inc provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Choices Of Louisiana Inc consist of substance use counseling, brief intervention and contingency management/motivational incentives. Choices Of Louisiana Inc also offers detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 2116 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303

  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. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Choices of Louisiana Inc in Alexandria, LA:

Types of Care at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

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

Screening & Testing at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • 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 Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • social skills development

Detoxification at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Choices Of Louisiana Inc

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 318-445-1250

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 Choices of Louisiana Inc. 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 Choices of Louisiana Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.