Department of Veterans Affairs - Lubbock Texas

Department of Veterans Affairs - Lubbock, TX

Department Of Veterans Affairs is treatment center located at 6104 Avenue Q South Drive in the 79412 zip code in Lubbock, TX that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts active duty military, pregnant/postpartum women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Department Of Veterans Affairs provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Department Of Veterans Affairs consist of brief intervention, motivational interviewing and anger management. Department Of Veterans Affairs also provides detoxification services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, alcohol detox and cocaine detoxification.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 6104 Avenue Q South Drive, Lubbock, TX 79412

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, TX:

Types of Care at Department Of Veterans Affairs

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

Service Settings at Department Of Veterans Affairs

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Department Of Veterans Affairs

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

FacilityOwnership at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicare
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • 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 Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • 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 Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 806-472-3420

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 Department of Veterans Affairs. 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 Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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