University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Potomac Street Center - Aurora Colorado

University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Potomac Street Center - Aurora, CO

University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center is treatment facility located at 1330 South Potomac Street, Suite 104-a in the 80012 zip code in Aurora, CO that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with trauma, court/judicial system clients and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment service. University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center provides methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use counseling.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1330 South Potomac Street, Suite 104-A, Aurora, CO 80012

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  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 University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Potomac Street Center in Aurora, CO:

Types of Care at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Service Settings at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • 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
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Council on Accreditation
  • Hospital licensing authority

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Payment Assistance Available at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Screening & Testing at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • 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

Transitional Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Ancillary Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

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

Facility Smoking Policy at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Potomac Street Center

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 303-283-5991

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 University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Potomac Street Center. 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 Colorado Denver/ARTS Potomac Street Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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