University of New Mexico Hospital Addictions and Substance Abuse Program - Albuquerque New Mexico

University of New Mexico Hospital Addictions and Substance Abuse Program - Albuquerque, NM

University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program is treatment facility located at 2400 Tucker Avenue Ne in the 87131 zip code in Albuquerque, NM that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts transitional age young adults, adult women and people with co-occurring substance use and pain into its treatment program. University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine detox and buprenorphine maintenance to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, substance use counseling and trauma-related counseling. University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program also includes detoxification programs and offers cocaine detoxification, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2400 Tucker Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Services for deaf
  26. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on University of New Mexico Hospital Addictions and Substance Abuse Program in Albuquerque, NM:

Types of Care at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Service Settings at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Hospitals at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Transitional Services at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Ancillary Services at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Other Addictions Treatment at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Detoxification at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • 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

Medical Services at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at University Of New Mexico Hospital Addictions And Substance Abuse Program

  • Spanish

Phone #: 505-463-8293

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 New Mexico Hospital Addictions and Substance Abuse 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 University of New Mexico Hospital Addictions and Substance Abuse Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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