MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery - Des Moines Iowa

MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery - Des Moines, IA

Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery is treatment facility located at 1750 48th Street, Suite 2 in the 50314 zip code in Des Moines, IA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts teenagers into its treatment program. Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and contingency management/motivational incentives.

Address: 1750 48th Street, Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50314

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery in Des Moines, IA:

Types of Care at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

Service Settings at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

Hospitals at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

FacilityOwnership at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • teenagers

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

Screening & Testing at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

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

Ancillary Services at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Mercyone Des Moines First Step Recovery

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 515-271-6075

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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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 MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery. 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 MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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