Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center - Dorchester Massachusetts

Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center - Dorchester, MA

Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center is treatment facility located at 398 Neponset Avenue in the 02122 zip code in Dorchester, MA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment program. Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center consist of motivational interviewing, substance use counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Address: 398 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center in Dorchester, MA:

Types of Care at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Service Settings at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Pharmacotherapies at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Treatment Approaches at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Payment Assistance Available at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Screening & Testing at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • 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 Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Ancillary Services at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Medical Services at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 617-282-3200

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 Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center. 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 Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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