Washburn House Detox - Worcester Massachusetts

Washburn House Detox - Worcester, MA

Washburn House Detox is treatment facility located at 1183 Main Street in the 01603 zip code in Worcester, MA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. Washburn House Detox provides methadone maintenance, buprenorphine detox and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Washburn House Detox consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and contingency management/motivational incentives. Washburn House Detox also includes detoxification services and offers opioid detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox.

Address: 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Washburn House Detox in Worcester, MA:

Types of Care at Washburn House Detox

  • Detoxification
  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Washburn House Detox

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Washburn House Detox

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

External Opioid Medications Source at Washburn House Detox

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Washburn House Detox

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Washburn House Detox

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

Pharmacotherapies at Washburn House Detox

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Washburn House Detox

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Washburn House Detox

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Washburn House Detox

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Washburn House Detox

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Washburn House Detox

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

Screening & Testing at Washburn House Detox

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

Transitional Services at Washburn House Detox

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

Ancillary Services at Washburn House Detox

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Washburn House Detox

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Washburn House Detox

  • 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

Medical Services at Washburn House Detox

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Washburn House Detox

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Washburn House Detox

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Washburn House Detox

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Washburn House Detox

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Washburn House Detox

  • Spanish

Phone #: 508-834-8599

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 Washburn House Detox. 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 Washburn House Detox to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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