Progressive Medical Specialists Inc - San Diego California

Progressive Medical Specialists Inc - San Diego, CA

Progressive Medical Specialists Inc is treatment facility located at 4974 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite A in the 92115 zip code in San Diego, CA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. Progressive Medical Specialists Inc provides methadone maintenance and methadone detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Progressive Medical Specialists Inc consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, relapse prevention and rational emotive behavioral therapy. Progressive Medical Specialists Inc also offers detox programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 4974 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92115

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Progressive Medical Specialists Inc in San Diego, CA:

Types of Care at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Service Settings at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

FacilityOwnership at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Payment Assistance Available at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Sliding fee scale

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Screening & Testing at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Transitional Services at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Ancillary Services at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • professional intervention

Detoxification at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

  • Spanish

Phone #: 619-286-4600

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 Progressive Medical Specialists Inc. 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 Progressive Medical Specialists Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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