Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit - New Orleans Louisiana

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit - New Orleans, LA

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is treatment center located at 1514 Jefferson Highway, Brent House, 4th Floor in the 70121 zip code in New Orleans, LA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit provides buprenorphine detox, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit consist of trauma-related counseling, substance use counseling and relapse prevention. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit also provides detoxification programs and offers cocaine detoxification, alcohol detox and methamphetamines detoxification.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1514 Jefferson Highway, Brent House, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70121

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit in New Orleans, LA:

Types of Care at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Service Settings at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Hospitals at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Pharmacotherapies at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Treatment Approaches at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

FacilityOwnership at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention

Detoxification at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Counseling Services and Education at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 504-842-3999 x2

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 Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit. 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 Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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