BHG Shoals Treatment Center Inc - Sheffield Alabama

BHG Shoals Treatment Center Inc - Sheffield, AL

Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc is treatment facility located at 3430 North Jackson Highway in the 35660 zip code in Sheffield, AL that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts sexual abuse victims, domestic violence victims and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc provides methadone maintenance and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc consist of relapse prevention, contingency management/motivational incentives and trauma-related counseling.

Address: 3430 North Jackson Highway, Sheffield, AL 35660

  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. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on BHG Shoals Treatment Center Inc in Sheffield, AL:

Types of Care at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

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

Ancillary Services at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

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

Services for deaf at Bhg Shoals Treatment Center Inc

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 256-383-6646

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 BHG Shoals Treatment Center Inc. 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 BHG Shoals Treatment Center Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.