Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/Treatment - Waterbury Connecticut

Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/Treatment - Waterbury, CT

Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment is treatment facility located at 4 Midland Road in the 06705 zip code in Waterbury, CT that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment service. Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment provides methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone detox to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management and brief intervention. Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment also provides detox programs and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 4 Midland Road, Waterbury, CT 06705

  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. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Detoxification
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Medical Services
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/Treatment in Waterbury, CT:

Types of Care at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

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

Service Settings at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

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

Screening & Testing at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • 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

Transitional Services at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

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

Ancillary Services at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • 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

Medical Services at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Nicotine replacement therapy

Facility Smoking Policy at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/treatment

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-755-8874

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 Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/Treatment. 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 Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc Methadone Maintenance/Treatment to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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