MedMark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia - Chatsworth Georgia

MedMark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia - Chatsworth, GA

Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia is treatment center located at 1289 Gi Maddox Parkway in the 30705 zip code in Chatsworth, GA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts domestic violence victims, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and seniors and older adults into its treatment service. Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia provides methadone maintenance, methadone detox and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia consist of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and anger management. Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia also includes detox programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 1289 GI Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  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. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on MedMark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia in Chatsworth, GA:

Types of Care at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Treatment Approaches at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • 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

FacilityOwnership at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • 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
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Screening & Testing at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • 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

Transitional Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Ancillary Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • individual counseling
  • group 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 Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia

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

Phone #: 706-971-3366 x1154

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 MedMark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia. 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 MedMark Treatment Centers Chatsworth Georgia to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.