Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham - Waltham Massachusetts

Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham - Waltham, MA

Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham is treatment facility located at 210 Bear Hill Road, Suite 203 in the 02451 zip code in Waltham, MA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts adult women, people with trauma and domestic violence victims into its treatment service. Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham provides methadone maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham consist of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 210 Bear Hill Road, Suite 203, Waltham, MA 02451

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham in Waltham, MA:

Types of Care at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

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

Service Settings at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • 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 Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • 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 Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • teenagers
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

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

Transitional Services at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

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

Ancillary Services at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 781-290-4970

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 Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham. 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 Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

This is a detailed listing page for Spectrum Health Systems Inc Waltham, a methadone & suboxone clinic in Waltham, MA

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