University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Westside Center for Change - Arvada Colorado

University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Westside Center for Change - Arvada, CO

University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change is treatment facility located at 6303 Wadsworth Bypass in the 80003 zip code in Arvada, CO that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts adult men, adult women and court/judicial system clients into its treatment service. University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change consist of matrix Model, anger management and dialectical behavior therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. 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

Here are the full facility listing details on University of Colorado Denver/ARTS Westside Center for Change in Arvada, CO:

Types of Care at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

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

Hospitals at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • 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 Westside Center For Change

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

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

Payment Assistance Available at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

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

Screening & Testing at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

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

Ancillary Services at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • 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 University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • 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 Westside Center For Change

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at University Of Colorado Denver/arts Westside Center For Change

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 303-935-7004

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 Westside Center for Change. 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 Westside Center for Change to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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