Faster Paths BMC Yawkey Center - Boston Massachusetts

Faster Paths BMC Yawkey Center - Boston, MA

Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center is treatment facility located at 850 Harrison Avenue, 1st Floor, Faster Paths Office in the 02118 zip code in Boston, MA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center consist of substance use counseling, trauma-related counseling and relapse prevention.

Address: 850 Harrison Avenue, 1st Floor, Faster Paths Office, Boston, MA 02118

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Faster Paths BMC Yawkey Center in Boston, MA:

Types of Care at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Hospitals at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

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

Pharmacotherapies at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • brief intervention
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • 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

Payment Assistance Available at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Payment assistance

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

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

Screening & Testing at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

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

Ancillary Services at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Faster Paths Bmc Yawkey Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 617-414-4580

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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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 Faster Paths BMC Yawkey 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 Faster Paths BMC Yawkey Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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