Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse - Tuscaloosa Alabama

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse - Tuscaloosa, AL

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse is treatment facility located at 3701 Loop Road East in the 35404 zip code in Tuscaloosa, AL that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, court/judicial system clients and veterans into its treatment program. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse consist of relapse prevention, anger management and cognitive behavioral therapy. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse also offers detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, opioid detox and alcohol detox.

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Address: 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Types of Care at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • 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 Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Hospitals at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Screening & Testing at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • 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 Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

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

Detoxification at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • 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 Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive Op Substance Abuse

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 205-554-2000 x2767

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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse. 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 Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

This is a detailed listing page for Veterans Affairs Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse, a methadone & suboxone clinic in Tuscaloosa, AL

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