Andrew House Stoughton - Stoughton Massachusetts

Andrew House Stoughton - Stoughton, MA

Andrew House Stoughton is treatment facility located at 909 Sumner Street, 3rd Floor in the 02072 zip code in Stoughton, MA that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts adult men, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT into its treatment program. Andrew House Stoughton provides methadone detox, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Andrew House Stoughton consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-related counseling and dialectical behavior therapy. Andrew House Stoughton also provides detoxification programs and offers alcohol detox, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

Address: 909 Sumner Street, 3rd Floor, Stoughton, MA 02072

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Andrew House Stoughton in Stoughton, MA:

Types of Care at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Service Settings at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Andrew House Stoughton

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

External Opioid Medications Source at Andrew House Stoughton

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Andrew House Stoughton

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Andrew House Stoughton

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Andrew House Stoughton

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Andrew House Stoughton

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Andrew House Stoughton

  • 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
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Screening & Testing at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing

Transitional Services at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Ancillary Services at Andrew House Stoughton

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Detoxification at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Counseling Services and Education at Andrew House Stoughton

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Hepatitis A vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Andrew House Stoughton

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Andrew House Stoughton

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Andrew House Stoughton

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Andrew House Stoughton

  • men

Phone #: 617-371-3000

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 Andrew House Stoughton. 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 Andrew House Stoughton to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.