New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance - New York New York

New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance - New York, NY

New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance is treatment center located at 503 East 70th Street, 1st Floor in the 10021 zip code in New York, NY that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with HIV or AIDS, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and transitional age young adults into its treatment program. New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance provides buprenorphine detox, methadone maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance consist of anger management, rational emotive behavioral therapy and 12-step facilitation. New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance also includes detoxification services and offers benzodiazepines detoxification and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 503 East 70th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10021

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  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. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance in New York, NY:

Types of Care at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

Service Settings at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

Hospitals at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

FacilityOwnership at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • 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

Transitional Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

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

Additional Spoken Languages at New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance

  • Spanish

Phone #: 212-746-1252

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 New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance. 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 New York Presbyterian Hospital Methadone Treatment Medical Maintenance to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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