University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery - Birmingham Alabama

University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery - Birmingham, AL

University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery is treatment facility located at 401 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 150 in the 35209 zip code in Birmingham, AL that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult women and sexual abuse victims into its treatment program. University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery consist of trauma-related counseling, matrix Model and motivational interviewing.

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Address: 401 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35209

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery in Birmingham, AL:

Types of Care at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Service Settings at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Pharmacotherapies at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Screening & Testing at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Ancillary Services at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

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

Counseling Services and Education at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at University Of Alabama At Birmingham Beacon Recovery

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 205-917-3733 x205

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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 University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery. 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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