Alliance Recovery Center Decatur - Decatur Georgia

Alliance Recovery Center Decatur - Decatur, GA

Alliance Recovery Center Decatur is treatment facility located at 1116 East Ponce De Leon Avenue in the 30030 zip code in Decatur, GA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, transitional age young adults and adult women into its treatment service. Alliance Recovery Center Decatur provides methadone maintenance and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Alliance Recovery Center Decatur consist of motivational interviewing, contingency management/motivational incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Address: 1116 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Alliance Recovery Center Decatur in Decatur, GA:

Types of Care at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

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

FacilityOwnership at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

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

Ancillary Services at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • case management
  • housing services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family 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 Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Alliance Recovery Center Decatur

  • Spanish

Phone #: 404-377-7669

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 Alliance Recovery Center Decatur. 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 Alliance Recovery Center Decatur to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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