HealthQwest Frontiers Macon - Macon Georgia

HealthQwest Frontiers Macon - Macon, GA

Healthqwest Frontiers Macon is treatment center located at 890 Northwoods Plaza in the 31204 zip code in Macon, GA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. Healthqwest Frontiers Macon provides suboxone prescription, methadone detox and methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Healthqwest Frontiers Macon consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing and trauma-related counseling. Healthqwest Frontiers Macon also offers detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 890 Northwoods Plaza, Macon, GA 31204

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Detoxification
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services
  21. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on HealthQwest Frontiers Macon in Macon, GA:

Types of Care at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

Treatment Approaches at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

FacilityOwnership at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

Screening & Testing at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

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

Ancillary Services at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • case management
  • housing services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • 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 Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Healthqwest Frontiers Macon

  • Spanish

Phone #: 478-330-7164

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 HealthQwest Frontiers Macon. 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 HealthQwest Frontiers Macon to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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