Interior AIDS Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment - Fairbanks Alaska

Interior AIDS Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment - Fairbanks, AK

Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment is treatment facility located at 710 3rd Avenue in the 99701 zip code in Fairbanks, AK that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult women and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment provides methadone detox, methadone maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, anger management and cognitive behavioral therapy. Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment also includes detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 710 3rd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  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. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Interior AIDS Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment in Fairbanks, AK:

Types of Care at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

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

Screening & Testing at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • 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 Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Interior Aids Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 907-452-4222 x115

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 Interior AIDS Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment. 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 Interior AIDS Association Interior Medication Assisted Treatment to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.