Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/CSC - New Haven Connecticut

Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/CSC - New Haven, CT

Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc is treatment center located at 419 Whalley Avenue, Suite 300 in the 06511 zip code in New Haven, CT that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women and adult men into its treatment service. Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc provides suboxone prescription, relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc consist of anger management, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavior therapy.

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Address: 419 Whalley Avenue, Suite 300, New Haven, CT 06511

  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. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/CSC in New Haven, CT:

Types of Care at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Type Of Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • adult women
  • adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Screening & Testing at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Transitional Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

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

Ancillary Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/csc

  • Polish
  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-286-6475 x2501

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 Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/CSC. 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 Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/CSC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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