Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP - Bangor Maine

Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP - Bangor, ME

Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp is treatment center located at 659 Hogan Road in the 04401 zip code in Bangor, ME that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp consist of anger management, dialectical behavior therapy and brief intervention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 659 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP in Bangor, ME:

Types of Care at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • 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

FacilityOwnership at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

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

Ancillary Services at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • housing services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Facility Smoking Policy at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Maine Lp

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 207-973-0400

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 Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP. 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 Penobscot County Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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