San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services - San Luis Obispo California

San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services - San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services is treatment facility located at 2180 Johnson Avenue in the 93401 zip code in San Luis Obispo, CA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with trauma, pregnant/postpartum women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services provides buprenorphine maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling and relapse prevention. San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services also includes detoxification programs and offers alcohol detox and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  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 San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services in San Luis Obispo, CA:

Types of Care at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

Service Settings at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

Pharmacotherapies at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

FacilityOwnership at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

Screening & Testing at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • alcohol detox
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at San Luis Obispo County Drug And Alcohol Services

  • Spanish

Phone #: 805-781-4275

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 San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services. 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 San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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