NWIHCS/Lincoln VA Substance Use Disorders Program - Lincoln Nebraska

NWIHCS/Lincoln VA Substance Use Disorders Program - Lincoln, NE

Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program is treatment facility located at 600 South 70th Street, Building 2 in the 68510 zip code in Lincoln, NE that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with trauma, court/judicial system clients and transitional age young adults into its treatment program. Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program provides relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program consist of trauma-related counseling, dialectical behavior therapy and community reinforcement plus vouchers.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 600 South 70th Street, Building 2, Lincoln, NE 68510

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

Here are the full facility listing details on NWIHCS/Lincoln VA Substance Use Disorders Program in Lincoln, NE:

Types of Care at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

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

Service Settings at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • 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 Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • anger management
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Hospital licensing authority
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • transitional age young adults
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

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

Screening & Testing at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • HIV testing
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • domestic violence services
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention

Counseling Services and Education at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Nicotine replacement therapy

Facility Smoking Policy at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Nwihcs/lincoln Va Substance Use Disorders Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 402-489-3802 x6619

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 NWIHCS/Lincoln VA Substance Use Disorders Program. 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 NWIHCS/Lincoln VA Substance Use Disorders Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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