Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation and Treatment - New Haven Connecticut

Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation and Treatment - New Haven, CT

Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment is treatment facility located at 1 Long Wharf Drive in the 06511 zip code in New Haven, CT that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts court/judicial system clients, teenagers and people with trauma into its treatment service. Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment consist of 12-step facilitation, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing.

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Address: 1 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation and Treatment in New Haven, CT:

Types of Care at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Service Settings at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Hospitals at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Pharmacotherapies at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

FacilityOwnership at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Payment Assistance Available at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Screening & Testing at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Transitional Services at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Ancillary Services at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • 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
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation And Treatment

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-974-5777

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

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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 Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation and Treatment. 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Evaluation and Treatment to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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