Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center of Galax - Galax Virginia

Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center of Galax - Galax, VA

Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax is treatment center located at 112 Painter Street in the 24333 zip code in Galax, VA that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult women and adult men into its treatment service. Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax provides buprenorphine detox, buprenorphine maintenance and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax consist of anger management, substance use counseling and brief intervention. Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax also includes detox programs and offers cocaine detoxification, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 112 Painter Street, Galax, VA 24333

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center of Galax in Galax, VA:

Types of Care at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Service Settings at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

FacilityOwnership at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Screening & Testing at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • 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 Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Ancillary Services at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • 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 Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Counseling Services and Education at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center Of Galax

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 276-236-2994

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 Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center of Galax. 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 Galax Treatment Center Inc Life Center of Galax to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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