VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic - North Hills California

VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic - North Hills, CA

Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic is treatment center located at 16111 Plummer Street in the 91343 zip code in North Hills, CA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with trauma, sexual abuse victims and adult men into its treatment program. Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic consist of brief intervention, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy. Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic also offers detoxification services and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Detoxification
  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

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic in North Hills, CA:

Types of Care at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Pharmacotherapies at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

FacilityOwnership at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Ancillary Services at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Detoxification at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 818-891-7711 x31207

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 Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic. 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 Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Addictive Behaviors Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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