Dorchester County Behavioral Health - Cambridge Maryland

Dorchester County Behavioral Health - Cambridge, MD

Dorchester County Behavioral Health is treatment facility located at 524 Race Street, First Floor in the 21613 zip code in Cambridge, MD that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. Dorchester County Behavioral Health provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Dorchester County Behavioral Health consist of motivational interviewing, trauma-related counseling and 12-step facilitation.

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Address: 524 Race Street, First Floor, Cambridge, MD 21613

  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. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Dorchester County Behavioral Health in Cambridge, MD:

Types of Care at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Service Settings at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type Of Treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Treatment Approaches at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

FacilityOwnership at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • 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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Screening & Testing at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

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

Ancillary Services at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • 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

Medical Services at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Dorchester County Behavioral Health

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 410-228-7714 x106

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 Dorchester County Behavioral Health. 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 Dorchester County Behavioral Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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