PursueCare - Middletown Connecticut

PursueCare - Middletown, CT

Pursuecare is treatment center located at 101 Center Point Drive, Suite 221 in the 06457 zip code in Middletown, CT that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and pain, transitional age young adults and adult women into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Pursuecare consist of brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy and matrix Model.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 101 Center Point Drive, Suite 221, Middletown, CT 06457

  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. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  11. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Tobacco/Screening Services
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on PursueCare in Middletown, CT:

Types of Care at Pursuecare

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Pursuecare

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Pursuecare

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Pursuecare

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Pursuecare

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

Pharmacotherapies at Pursuecare

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Pursuecare

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Pursuecare

  • a private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Pursuecare

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Pursuecare

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Pursuecare

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

Screening & Testing at Pursuecare

  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Pursuecare

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

Ancillary Services at Pursuecare

  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Pursuecare

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Pursuecare

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Pursuecare

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Pursuecare

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 860-215-2295

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 PursueCare. 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 PursueCare to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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