Wells House Gale Recovery - Frederick Maryland

Wells House Gale Recovery - Frederick, MD

Wells House Gale Recovery is treatment center located at 427 East Patrick Street in the 21701 zip code in Frederick, MD that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. Wells House Gale Recovery provides naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Wells House Gale Recovery consist of community reinforcement plus vouchers, 12-step facilitation and brief intervention.

Address: 427 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

  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. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Wells House Gale Recovery in Frederick, MD:

Types of Care at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Wells House Gale Recovery

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Wells House Gale Recovery

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

Treatment Approaches at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Wells House Gale Recovery

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

Transitional Services at Wells House Gale Recovery

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

Ancillary Services at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Wells House Gale Recovery

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Wells House Gale Recovery

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 301-662-7003

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 Wells House Gale Recovery. 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 Wells House Gale Recovery to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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