Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi - Biloxi Mississippi

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi - Biloxi, MS

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi is treatment center located at 400 Veterans Avenue in the 39531 zip code in Biloxi, MS that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts veterans, people with trauma and active duty military into its treatment program. Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi provides methadone/buprenorphine for pain management, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi consist of anger management, trauma-related counseling and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  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 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi in Biloxi, MS:

Types of Care at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Service Settings at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Pharmacotherapies at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • 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 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Screening & Testing at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • 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

Transitional Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Ancillary Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • 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 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 228-523-5000

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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 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi. 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 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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