Friends of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program - Valley Stream New York

Friends of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program - Valley Stream, NY

Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program is treatment facility located at 5-11 Pflug Place in the 11580 zip code in Valley Stream, NY that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts transitional age young adults and teenagers into its treatment service. Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program provides methadone/buprenorphine for pain management, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program consist of brief intervention, anger management and contingency management/motivational incentives. Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program also offers detox programs and offers benzodiazepines detoxification and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 5-11 Pflug Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Friends of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program in Valley Stream, NY:

Types of Care at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

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

FacilityOwnership at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

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

Transitional Services at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development

Detoxification at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Friends Of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 516-825-4242

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 Friends of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program. 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 Friends of Bridge Inc Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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