MedMark Treatment Centers Los Angeles - Los Angeles California

MedMark Treatment Centers Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles is treatment center located at 11900 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 200 in the 90061 zip code in Los Angeles, CA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Address: 11900 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90061

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Medical Services
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services
  21. Services for deaf
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on MedMark Treatment Centers Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA:

Types of Care at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

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

Screening & Testing at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

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

Transitional Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

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

Ancillary Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

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

Services for deaf at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Medmark Treatment Centers Los Angeles

  • Spanish

Phone #: 323-242-0500

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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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