SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program - Fall River Massachusetts

SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program - Fall River, MA

Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program is treatment facility located at 386 Stanley Street in the 02720 zip code in Fall River, MA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts veterans, people with co-occurring substance use and pain and domestic violence victims into its treatment service. Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone detox and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program consist of trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation and motivational interviewing. Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program also offers detox services and offers alcohol detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 386 Stanley Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  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
  26. Services for deaf
  27. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program in Fall River, MA:

Types of Care at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Service Settings at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

FacilityOwnership at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • military families
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Screening & Testing at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Ancillary Services at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • 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

Medical Services at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Sstar Alcoholism/drug Detox Program

  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 508-324-3500

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 SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program. 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 SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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