VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System - Ann Arbor Michigan

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System - Ann Arbor, MI

Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System is treatment facility located at 2215 Fuller Road in the 48105 zip code in Ann Arbor, MI that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with trauma, veterans and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System provides naltrexone administration, methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma-related counseling. Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System also includes detox programs and offers opioid detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox.

Address: 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of 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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  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. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, MI:

Types of Care at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Service Settings at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Screening & Testing at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • 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

Transitional Services at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Ancillary Services at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Detoxification at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 734-845-5458

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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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 VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. 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 VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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