Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit - Buffalo New York

Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit - Buffalo, NY

Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit is treatment facility located at 462 Grider Street, 9th Floor in the 14215 zip code in Buffalo, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit provides buprenorphine detox and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy and 12-step facilitation. Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit also provides detox services and offers opioid detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 462 Grider Street, 9th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14215

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit in Buffalo, NY:

Types of Care at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Detoxification

Service Settings at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification

Hospitals at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • buprenorphine detox
  • methadone detox

Pharmacotherapies at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

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

FacilityOwnership at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • 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 Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

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

Ancillary Services at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

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

Detoxification at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 716-898-3415

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 Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit. 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 Erie County Medical Center Corporation Inpatient Detoxification Unit to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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