VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program - Los Angeles California

VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program - Los Angeles, CA

Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program is treatment facility located at 351 East Temple Street, Special Clinic, Unit 11-c in the 90012 zip code in Los Angeles, CA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts veterans into its treatment program. Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program consist of 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention and substance use counseling.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 351 East Temple Street, Special Clinic, Unit 11-C, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program in Los Angeles, CA:

Types of Care at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Hospitals at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Methadone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • brief intervention
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate 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
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 213-253-2677 x24274

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 Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate 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 Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

Other drug and rehab centers within 75 miles of VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program: