Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy - Kearny New Jersey

Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy - Kearny, NJ

Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy is treatment facility located at 482 Kearny Avenue in the 07032 zip code in Kearny, NJ that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, pregnant/postpartum women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT into its treatment service. Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy provides methadone maintenance and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy consist of substance use counseling, trauma-related counseling and motivational interviewing. Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy also provides detoxification services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 482 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy in Kearny, NJ:

Types of Care at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Service Settings at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

FacilityOwnership at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Screening & Testing at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

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

Ancillary Services at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention

Detoxification at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Inter County Council On Drug/alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Hindi
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Phone #: 201-997-4000

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 Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy. 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 Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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