UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial - McKeesport Pennsylvania

UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial - McKeesport, PA

Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial is treatment facility located at 1500 Fifth Avenue in the 15132 zip code in Mckeesport, PA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment program. Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial provides methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation and motivational interviewing. Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial also offers detox services and offers alcohol detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and opioid detox.

Address: 1500 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  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. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial in McKeesport, PA:

Types of Care at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment

Hospitals at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • military families
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • 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 Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

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

Ancillary Services at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

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

Detoxification at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

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

Medical Services at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Upmc Mckeesport Hosptial

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 412-664-2000

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 UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial. 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 UPMC Mckeesport Hosptial to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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