VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program - West Haven Connecticut

VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program - West Haven, CT

Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program is treatment facility located at 950 Campbell Avenue, Unit 116-a3 in the 06516 zip code in West Haven, CT that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma and veterans into its treatment program. Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program provides buprenorphine maintenance, buprenorphine detox and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program consist of substance use counseling, anger management and brief intervention. Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program also includes detoxification services and offers alcohol detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 950 Campbell Avenue, Unit 116-A3, West Haven, CT 06516

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program in West Haven, CT:

Types of Care at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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 Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

FacilityOwnership at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Payment Assistance Available at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • veterans
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Detoxification at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment 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 Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Healthcare Systems Of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 203-932-5711 x3887

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 VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment 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 VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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