Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (SUD) - El Paso Texas

Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (SUD) - El Paso, TX

Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders sud is treatment facility located at 5001 North Piedras Street in the 79930 zip code in El Paso, TX that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, domestic violence victims and veterans into its treatment program. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders sud provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders sud consist of dialectical behavior therapy, 12-step facilitation and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 5001 North Piedras Street, El Paso, TX 79930

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in El Paso, TX:

Types of Care at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Service Settings at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Screening & Testing at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • 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 Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • 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
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Serves Veterans only

Additional Spoken Languages at Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (sud)

  • Spanish

Phone #: 915-564-6159

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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 Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (SUD). 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 Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Substance Use Disorders (SUD) to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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