Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment - Lowell Massachusetts

Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment - Lowell, MA

Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment is treatment center located at 161 Jackson Street, 5th Floor in the 01852 zip code in Lowell, MA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, people with trauma and adult women into its treatment service. Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, suboxone prescription and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, brief intervention and relapse prevention.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 161 Jackson Street, 5th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment in Lowell, MA:

Types of Care at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Service Settings at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Pharmacotherapies at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • 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 Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Screening & Testing at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • 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 Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Ancillary Services at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • 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 Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 978-322-8848

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 Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid 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 Lowell Community Health Center Inc Office Based Opioid Treatment to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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