Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Erie Pennsylvania

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Erie, PA

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program is treatment center located at 135 East 38th Street in the 16504 zip code in Erie, PA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts veterans and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program provides buprenorphine detox, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program consist of trauma-related counseling, matrix Model and dialectical behavior therapy. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program also includes detox services and offers opioid detox and alcohol detox.

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Address: 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  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. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Erie, PA:

Types of Care at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Hospitals at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

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

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

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

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Military insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 814-860-2038

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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 Substance Abuse 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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