Virginia Addiction Medicine - Centreville Virginia

Virginia Addiction Medicine - Centreville, VA

Virginia Addiction Medicine is treatment center located at 6138 Redwood Square Centre, Suite 204 in the 20121 zip code in Centreville, VA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts military families, domestic violence victims and adult women into its treatment program. Virginia Addiction Medicine provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Virginia Addiction Medicine consist of substance use counseling, motivational interviewing and trauma-related counseling.

Address: 6138 Redwood Square Centre, Suite 204, Centreville, VA 20121

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  11. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Facility Smoking Policy
  17. Age Groups Accepted
  18. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Virginia Addiction Medicine in Centreville, VA:

Types of Care at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Virginia Addiction Medicine

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Virginia Addiction Medicine

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

FacilityOwnership at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • a private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • 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 Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Virginia Addiction Medicine

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

Transitional Services at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • substance use education

Facility Smoking Policy at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Virginia Addiction Medicine

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 703-229-5453

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

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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 Virginia Addiction Medicine. 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 Virginia Addiction Medicine to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.