DeKalb Addiction Clinic - Decatur Georgia

DeKalb Addiction Clinic - Decatur, GA

Dekalb Addiction Clinic is treatment center located at 455 Winn Way in the 30030 zip code in Decatur, GA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with trauma, sexual abuse victims and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Dekalb Addiction Clinic provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Dekalb Addiction Clinic consist of matrix Model, cognitive behavioral therapy and 12-step facilitation.

Address: 455 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030

  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

Here are the full facility listing details on DeKalb Addiction Clinic in Decatur, GA:

Types of Care at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

Service Settings at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

FacilityOwnership at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

Ancillary Services at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications

Facility Smoking Policy at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Dekalb Addiction Clinic

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 404-508-6430

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 DeKalb Addiction Clinic. 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 DeKalb Addiction Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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