First Step Recovery Centers - Memphis Tennessee

First Step Recovery Centers - Memphis, TN

First Step Recovery Centers is treatment facility located at 1950 Madison Avenue in the 38104 zip code in Memphis, TN that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. First Step Recovery Centers provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by First Step Recovery Centers consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation and substance use counseling.

Address: 1950 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on First Step Recovery Centers in Memphis, TN:

Types of Care at First Step Recovery Centers

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

Service Settings at First Step Recovery Centers

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at First Step Recovery Centers

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at First Step Recovery Centers

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at First Step Recovery Centers

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at First Step Recovery Centers

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Payment assistance

Assessment/Pre-treatment at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at First Step Recovery Centers

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at First Step Recovery Centers

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at First Step Recovery Centers

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at First Step Recovery Centers

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at First Step Recovery Centers

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 901-522-1002

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 First Step Recovery Centers. 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 First Step Recovery Centers to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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