Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery - Anchorage Alaska

Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery - Anchorage, AK

Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery is treatment center located at 401 West International Airport Road, Suite 27 in the 99518 zip code in Anchorage, AK that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and teenagers into its treatment program. Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery consist of anger management, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 401 West International Airport Road, Suite 27, Anchorage, AK 99518

  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. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery in Anchorage, AK:

Types of Care at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • 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

Treatment Approaches at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

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

FacilityOwnership at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • teenagers
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • 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 Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

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

Ancillary Services at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • 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 Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services Dba Alaska Wisdom Recovery

  • Spanish

Phone #: 907-562-4540

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 Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery. 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 Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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