Toxicology Associates/North Georgia Gwinnett Inc - Lawrenceville Georgia

Toxicology Associates/North Georgia Gwinnett Inc - Lawrenceville, GA

Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc is treatment facility located at 751 Collins Hill Road in the 30046 zip code in Lawrenceville, GA that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts veterans into its treatment program. Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc provides methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, brief intervention and motivational interviewing.

Address: 751 Collins Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Toxicology Associates/North Georgia Gwinnett Inc in Lawrenceville, GA:

Types of Care at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Military insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Facility Smoking Policy at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Toxicology Associates/north Georgia Gwinnett Inc

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 770-248-1616

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 Toxicology Associates/North Georgia Gwinnett 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 Toxicology Associates/North Georgia Gwinnett Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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