North Charles Institute for The Addictions - Cambridge Massachusetts

North Charles Institute for The Addictions - Cambridge, MA

North Charles Institute For The Addictions is treatment facility located at 54 Washburn Avenue in the 02140 zip code in Cambridge, MA that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult women and adult men into its treatment service. North Charles Institute For The Addictions provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone detox and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by North Charles Institute For The Addictions consist of substance use counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and matrix Model. North Charles Institute For The Addictions also offers detox programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 54 Washburn Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on North Charles Institute for The Addictions in Cambridge, MA:

Types of Care at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Service Settings at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Pharmacotherapies at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

FacilityOwnership at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Payment Assistance Available at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Ancillary Services at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Detoxification at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at North Charles Institute For The Addictions

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

Phone #: 617-661-5700

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 North Charles Institute for The Addictions. 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 North Charles Institute for The Addictions to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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