Midwest Institute for Addiction - Saint Louis Missouri

Midwest Institute for Addiction - Saint Louis, MO

Midwest Institute For Addiction is treatment center located at 711 Old Ballas Road, Suite 203 in the 63141 zip code in Saint Louis, MO that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. Midwest Institute For Addiction provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine detox and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Midwest Institute For Addiction consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, brief intervention and substance use counseling. Midwest Institute For Addiction also includes detoxification services and offers benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification and opioid detox.

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Address: 711 Old Ballas Road, Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO 63141

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Other Addictions Treatment
  16. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Midwest Institute for Addiction in Saint Louis, MO:

Types of Care at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • buprenorphine detox
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • 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
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

FacilityOwnership at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Other Addictions Treatment at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

Detoxification at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

Counseling Services and Education at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Midwest Institute For Addiction

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Midwest Institute For Addiction

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 314-569-2253

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 Midwest Institute for Addiction. 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 Midwest Institute for Addiction to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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