AdCare Hospital Worcester - Worcester Massachusetts

AdCare Hospital Worcester - Worcester, MA

Adcare Hospital Worcester is treatment facility located at 107 Lincoln Street in the 01605 zip code in Worcester, MA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, seniors and older adults and transitional age young adults into its treatment service. Adcare Hospital Worcester provides methadone detox and buprenorphine detox to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Adcare Hospital Worcester consist of 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention and trauma-related counseling. Adcare Hospital Worcester also includes detox services and offers alcohol detox, opioid detox and methamphetamines detoxification.

Address: 107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605

  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. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on AdCare Hospital Worcester in Worcester, MA:

Types of Care at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • buprenorphine detox
  • methadone detox

Pharmacotherapies at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Adcare Hospital Worcester

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

FacilityOwnership at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Adcare Hospital Worcester

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Adcare Hospital Worcester

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

Screening & Testing at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance

Detoxification at Adcare Hospital Worcester

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

Counseling Services and Education at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • 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

Medical Services at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Hepatitis A vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Adcare Hospital Worcester

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Adcare Hospital Worcester

  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 508-799-9000

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 AdCare Hospital Worcester. 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 AdCare Hospital Worcester to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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