Emmaus Medical and Counseling - Bulls Gap Tennessee

Emmaus Medical and Counseling - Bulls Gap, TN

Emmaus Medical And Counseling is treatment facility located at 273 Highway 11-e, Suite A in the 37711 zip code in Bulls Gap, TN that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts adult women, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and veterans into its treatment program. Emmaus Medical And Counseling provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Emmaus Medical And Counseling consist of substance use counseling and relapse prevention.

Address: 273 Highway 11-E, Suite A, Bulls Gap, TN 37711

  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. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Emmaus Medical and Counseling in Bulls Gap, TN:

Types of Care at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

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

Service Settings at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • veterans
  • military families
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services

Counseling Services and Education at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Emmaus Medical And Counseling

  • Russian
  • Spanish

Phone #: 423-393-4146

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 Emmaus Medical and Counseling. 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 Emmaus Medical and Counseling to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.