Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments - Saint Louis Missouri

Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments - Saint Louis, MO

Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments is treatment center located at 111 Prospect Avenue, Suite 201-c in the 63122 zip code in Saint Louis, MO that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, substance use counseling and anger management. Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments also includes detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, opioid detox and cocaine detoxification.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 111 Prospect Avenue, Suite 201-C, Saint Louis, MO 63122

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments in Saint Louis, MO:

Types of Care at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Service Settings at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Pharmacotherapies at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Screening & Testing at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Ancillary Services at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Detoxification at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Counseling Services and Education at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • 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 Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 314-644-8310

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 Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments. 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 Kirkwood Medication Assisted Treatments to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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