Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs - Boise Idaho

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs - Boise, ID

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs is treatment facility located at 500 West Fort Street, Building 114 in the 83702 zip code in Boise, ID that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts veterans into its treatment service. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs provides suboxone prescription, methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs consist of 12-step facilitation, dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs also offers detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, opioid detox and cocaine detoxification.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 500 West Fort Street, Building 114, Boise, ID 83702

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services
  26. Services for deaf
  27. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Boise, ID:

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

  • 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 Programs

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

Hospitals at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

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

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

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

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

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

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

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

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

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

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

Payment Assistance Available at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • Payment assistance

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

  • veterans

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

  • 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 Programs

  • 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

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

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • 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

Other Addictions Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

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

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

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

  • 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 Programs

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

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

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • Serves Veterans only

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

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

  • Spanish

Phone #: 208-422-1145

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

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