GPA Treatment Inc - Atlanta Georgia

GPA Treatment Inc - Atlanta, GA

Gpa Treatment Inc is treatment center located at 4255 Chamblee Tucker Road in the 30340 zip code in Atlanta, GA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, domestic violence victims and adult women into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Gpa Treatment Inc consist of relapse prevention, brief intervention and substance use counseling.

Address: 4255 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30340

  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. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Gender Accepted
  19. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on GPA Treatment Inc in Atlanta, GA:

Types of Care at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (oral)

Treatment Approaches at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Gpa Treatment Inc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • military families
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • case management
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at Gpa Treatment Inc

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Gpa Treatment Inc

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 770-493-1922

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 GPA Treatment Inc. 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 GPA Treatment Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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