Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic - Albuquerque New Mexico

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic - Albuquerque, NM

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic is treatment facility located at 1501 San Pedro Street Se in the 87108 zip code in Albuquerque, NM that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and pain, domestic violence victims and active duty military into its treatment service. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic consist of dialectical behavior therapy, anger management and substance use counseling. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic also includes detox services and offers alcohol detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and cocaine detoxification.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1501 San Pedro Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

  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
  26. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic in Albuquerque, NM:

Types of Care at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Detoxification
  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • 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 Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

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

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

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

Treatment Approaches at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

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

FacilityOwnership at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • 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
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • 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 Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • 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 Use Disorders Program Clinic

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

Ancillary Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • 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 Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

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

Counseling Services and Education at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • 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 Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • 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 Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 505-265-1711 x2220

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 Use Disorders Program Clinic. 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 Use Disorders Program Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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