Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Services SARRTP - Tucson Arizona

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Services SARRTP - Tucson, AZ

Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp is treatment center located at 3601 South 6th Avenue, Suite 4-116b in the 85723 zip code in Tucson, AZ that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts veterans, people with trauma and domestic violence victims into its treatment service. Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp provides methadone/buprenorphine for pain management, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp consist of 12-step facilitation, brief intervention and anger management. Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp also offers detoxification programs and offers alcohol detox.

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

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Address: 3601 South 6th Avenue, Suite 4-116B, Tucson, AZ 85723

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Services SARRTP in Tucson, AZ:

Types of Care at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Hospitals at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine)
  • 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
  • Medications for HIV treatment

Treatment Approaches at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • 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 Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Payment Assistance Available at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Screening & Testing at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Ancillary Services at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Detoxification at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • alcohol detox

Counseling Services and Education at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Medical Services at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Southern Arizona Va Healthcare Services Sarrtp

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 520-792-1450 x5047

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 Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Services SARRTP. 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 Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Services SARRTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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