Phoenix VA Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program - Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix VA Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program is treatment center located at 650 East Indian School Road, Building 31 in the 85012 zip code in Phoenix, AZ that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, domestic violence victims and veterans into its treatment service. Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program consist of dialectical behavior therapy, anger management and substance use counseling.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 650 East Indian School Road, Building 31, Phoenix, AZ 85012

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of 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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Services for deaf
  26. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Phoenix VA Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program in Phoenix, AZ:

Types of Care at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

FacilityOwnership at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Private health insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • adult women
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Screening & Testing at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • 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

Transitional Services at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Phoenix Va Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

  • Spanish

Phone #: 602-277-5551 x7640

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 Phoenix VA Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment 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 Phoenix VA Healthcare System Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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