Fargo VA Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Fargo North Dakota

Fargo VA Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Fargo, ND

Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program is treatment center located at 2101 North Elm Street, Unit 116-a in the 58102 zip code in Fargo, ND that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts veterans into its treatment program. Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program consist of motivational interviewing, brief intervention and dialectical behavior therapy. Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program also includes detoxification programs and offers cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification and benzodiazepines detoxification.

Address: 2101 North Elm Street, Unit 116-A, Fargo, ND 58102

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services
  27. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Fargo VA Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Fargo, ND:

Types of Care at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Hospitals at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • 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 Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • 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 Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Screening & Testing at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Detoxification at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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

Medical Services at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Fargo Va Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 701-239-3700 x93150

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 Fargo VA Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment 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 Fargo VA Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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