UT Addiction Medicine - Memphis Tennessee

UT Addiction Medicine - Memphis, TN

Ut Addiction Medicine is treatment center located at 6401 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500 in the 38119 zip code in Memphis, TN that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. Ut Addiction Medicine provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine detox to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Ut Addiction Medicine consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, substance use counseling and relapse prevention. Ut Addiction Medicine also offers detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, opioid detox and cocaine detoxification.

Address: 6401 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500, Memphis, TN 38119

  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. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  11. Screening & Testing
  12. Transitional Services
  13. Ancillary Services
  14. Other Addictions Treatment
  15. Detoxification
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on UT Addiction Medicine in Memphis, TN:

Types of Care at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Service Settings at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Treatment Approaches at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • a private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Screening & Testing at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Ancillary Services at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Ut Addiction Medicine

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Ut Addiction Medicine

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 901-866-8630

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 UT Addiction Medicine. 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 UT Addiction Medicine to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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