Atlanta VAMC SA Treatment Program Healthcare Sys - Decatur Georgia

Atlanta VAMC SA Treatment Program Healthcare Sys - Decatur, GA

Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys is treatment center located at 1670 Clairmont Road in the 30033 zip code in Decatur, GA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts veterans into its treatment program. Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys provides naltrexone administration, methadone maintenance and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys consist of relapse prevention, trauma-related counseling and contingency management/motivational incentives. Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys also offers detoxification services and offers alcohol detox, opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

Address: 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Atlanta VAMC SA Treatment Program Healthcare Sys in Decatur, GA:

Types of Care at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Detoxification
  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

Pharmacotherapies at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

FacilityOwnership at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • 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 Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

Transitional Services at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

Ancillary Services at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • 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
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Atlanta Vamc Sa Treatment Program Healthcare Sys

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 404-321-6111

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 Atlanta VAMC SA Treatment Program Healthcare Sys. 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 Atlanta VAMC SA Treatment Program Healthcare Sys to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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