Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program - San Diego California

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program - San Diego, CA

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program is treatment center located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, Unit 116a in the 92161 zip code in San Diego, CA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with trauma into its treatment program. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine detox to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program consist of substance use counseling, contingency management/motivational incentives and brief intervention. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program also offers detoxification services and offers alcohol detox, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

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Address: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, Unit (116A), San Diego, CA 92161

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program in San Diego, CA:

Types of Care at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Hospitals at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Payment Assistance Available at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • adult women
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Screening & Testing at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug 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

Transitional Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Detoxification at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug 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
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 858-552-8585

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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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol and Drug 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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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