UPMC Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center - Dunkirk New York

UPMC Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center - Dunkirk, NY

Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center is treatment facility located at 306 Central Avenue in the 14048 zip code in Dunkirk, NY that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. Some of the treatment approaches used by Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center consist of dialectical behavior therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

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Address: 306 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on UPMC Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center in Dunkirk, NY:

Types of Care at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Service Settings at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Hospitals at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Pharmacotherapies at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Treatment Approaches at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Council on Accreditation
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Screening & Testing at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Ancillary Services at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Upmc Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 716-363-0018

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 UPMC Chautauqua Dunkirk Health 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 UPMC Chautauqua Dunkirk Health Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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