Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services - Elmhurst New York

Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services - Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services is treatment facility located at 7901 Broadway, Annex O, 2nd Floor, Elmhurst Hospital in the 11373 zip code in Elmhurst, NY that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services provides naltrexone administration and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services consist of brief intervention, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 7901 Broadway, Annex O, 2nd Floor, Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, NY 11373

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Payment Assistance Available
  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
  25. Services for deaf
  26. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services in Elmhurst, NY:

Types of Care at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Service Settings at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Hospitals at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Payment Assistance Available at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Sliding fee scale

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Screening & Testing at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • 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
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Ancillary Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-334-3190

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 Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services. 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 Elmhurst Hospital Center Opiate Dependency Treatment Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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