United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program - Binghamton New York

United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program - Binghamton, NY

United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program is treatment facility located at 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton General Hospital in the 13903 zip code in Binghamton, NY that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts adult men, court/judicial system clients and adult women into its treatment program. United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program consist of substance use counseling, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Address: 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY 13903

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program in Binghamton, NY:

Types of Care at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

Service Settings at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

Hospitals at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

FacilityOwnership at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

Transitional Services at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • case management
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 607-762-3288

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 United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency 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 United Health Services Hospitals Inc New Horizons Chemical Dependency Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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