Washburn House Residential Treatment Center - Worcester Massachusetts

Washburn House Residential Treatment Center - Worcester, MA

Washburn House Residential Treatment Center is treatment facility located at 1183 Main Street in the 01603 zip code in Worcester, MA that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. Washburn House Residential Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Washburn House Residential Treatment Center consist of relapse prevention, trauma-related counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy. Washburn House Residential Treatment Center also includes detox services and offers opioid detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and cocaine detoxification.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Washburn House Residential Treatment Center in Worcester, MA:

Types of Care at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • 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 Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Lofexidine

Treatment Approaches at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

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

Transitional Services at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

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

Counseling Services and Education at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • 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

Medical Services at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Hepatitis A vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 508-834-8599

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 Washburn House Residential Treatment Center. 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 Washburn House Residential Treatment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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