New Directions Treatment Services - Bethlehem Pennsylvania

New Directions Treatment Services - Bethlehem, PA

New Directions Treatment Services is treatment center located at 2442 Brodhead Road in the 18020 zip code in Bethlehem, PA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women, adult men and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment service. New Directions Treatment Services provides methadone maintenance, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by New Directions Treatment Services consist of 12-step facilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy and anger management.

Address: 2442 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  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 New Directions Treatment Services in Bethlehem, PA:

Types of Care at New Directions Treatment Services

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

Service Settings at New Directions Treatment Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at New Directions Treatment Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at New Directions Treatment Services

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at New Directions Treatment Services

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

FacilityOwnership at New Directions Treatment Services

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at New Directions Treatment Services

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at New Directions Treatment Services

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment at New Directions Treatment Services

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

Screening & Testing at New Directions Treatment Services

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at New Directions Treatment Services

  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at New Directions Treatment Services

  • 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

Medical Services at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at New Directions Treatment Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at New Directions Treatment Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at New Directions Treatment Services

  • Spanish

Phone #: 610-758-8011

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 New Directions Treatment Services. 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 New Directions Treatment Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.