MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford - Oxford Alabama

MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford - Oxford, AL

Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford is treatment facility located at 118 East Choccolocco Street in the 36203 zip code in Oxford, AL that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts adult women and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford consist of anger management, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation.

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

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Address: 118 East Choccolocco Street, Oxford, AL 36203

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford in Oxford, AL:

Types of Care at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

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

Screening & Testing at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

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

Counseling Services and Education at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Oxford

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

Phone #: 256-831-4601

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

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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 MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford. 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 MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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