Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Lorain CBOC - Elyria Ohio

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Lorain CBOC - Elyria, OH

Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc is treatment facility located at 5255 North Abbe Road in the 44035 zip code in Elyria, OH that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts veterans into its treatment service. Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc consist of dialectical behavior therapy, brief intervention and substance use counseling.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services
  26. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Lorain CBOC in Elyria, OH:

Types of Care at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Service Settings at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Hospitals at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Pharmacotherapies at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Treatment Approaches at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Payment Assistance Available at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Screening & Testing at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • 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 Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Ancillary Services at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Louis Stokes Va Medical Center Lorain Cboc

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 440-934-9158

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 Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Lorain CBOC. 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 Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Lorain CBOC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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