Albuquerque Health Services NW - Albuquerque New Mexico

Albuquerque Health Services NW - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Health Services Nw is treatment facility located at 172 Montano Road in the 87108 zip code in Albuquerque, NM that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts veterans, military families and adult men into its treatment program. Albuquerque Health Services Nw provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Albuquerque Health Services Nw consist of relapse prevention, substance use counseling and contingency management/motivational incentives. Albuquerque Health Services Nw also offers detox services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 172 Montano Road, Albuquerque, NM 87108

  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. Detoxification
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Albuquerque Health Services NW in Albuquerque, NM:

Types of Care at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • military families
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Detoxification at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education

Facility Smoking Policy at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 505-344-4427

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 Albuquerque Health Services NW. 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 Albuquerque Health Services NW to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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