Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use and Addiction Program - Boston Massachusetts

Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use and Addiction Program - Boston, MA

Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program is treatment center located at 300 Longwood Avenue, Fegan 10 in the 02115 zip code in Boston, MA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts transitional age young adults and teenagers into its treatment program. Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling and brief intervention.

Address: 300 Longwood Avenue, Fegan 10, Boston, MA 02115

  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. Services for deaf
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use and Addiction Program in Boston, MA:

Types of Care at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Service Settings at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

FacilityOwnership at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • 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 Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Screening & Testing at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Transitional Services at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Ancillary Services at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • case management
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use And Addiction Program

  • French
  • Portuguese

Phone #: 617-355-2727

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 Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use and Addiction Program. 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 Boston Childrens Hospital Adol Substance Use and Addiction Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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