Saratoga County Addiction Services - Saratoga Springs New York

Saratoga County Addiction Services - Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga County Addiction Services is treatment facility located at 135 South Broadway in the 12866 zip code in Saratoga Springs, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women, court/judicial system clients and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Saratoga County Addiction Services consist of substance use counseling, anger management and dialectical behavior therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Saratoga County Addiction Services in Saratoga Springs, NY:

Types of Care at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

Service Settings at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Saratoga County Addiction Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Saratoga County Addiction Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 518-587-8800

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 Saratoga County Addiction 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 Saratoga County Addiction Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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