Albuquerque Health Services NW - Albuquerque New Mexico

Albuquerque Health Services NW - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Health Services Nw is treatment facility located at 112 Monroe Street Ne in the 87108 zip code in Albuquerque, NM that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT, adult men and active duty military into its treatment service. Albuquerque Health Services Nw provides methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Albuquerque Health Services Nw consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, substance use counseling and brief intervention. Albuquerque Health Services Nw also provides detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

Address: 112 Monroe Street NE, 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. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

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
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • 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

  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • 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 substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • adult 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
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

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

Screening & Testing at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

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

Transitional Services at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

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

Ancillary Services at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Albuquerque Health Services Nw

  • Spanish

Phone #: 505-260-9917

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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