Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Georgia LP - Fort Oglethorpe Georgia

Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Georgia LP - Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp is treatment center located at 2007 Old Lafayette Road in the 30742 zip code in Fort Oglethorpe, GA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, adult men and adult women into its treatment service. Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp provides buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp consist of substance use counseling, brief intervention and relapse prevention. Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp also provides detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 2007 Old Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

  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. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Georgia LP in Fort Oglethorpe, GA:

Types of Care at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • brief intervention
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Screening & Testing at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Transitional Services at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Ancillary Services at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • case management
  • housing services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • individual counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Facility Smoking Policy at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment Of Georgia Lp

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

Phone #: 706-861-9390

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 Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Georgia LP. 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 Northwest Georgia Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Georgia LP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.