West County Medical Clinic - Long Beach California

West County Medical Clinic - Long Beach, CA

West County Medical Clinic is treatment facility located at 100 East Market Street in the 90805 zip code in Long Beach, CA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, people with HIV or AIDS and veterans into its treatment program. West County Medical Clinic provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone detox and methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by West County Medical Clinic consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and rational emotive behavioral therapy. West County Medical Clinic also includes detox programs and offers opioid detox.

Address: 100 East Market Street, Long Beach, CA 90805

  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. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on West County Medical Clinic in Long Beach, CA:

Types of Care at West County Medical Clinic

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at West County Medical Clinic

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at West County Medical Clinic

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at West County Medical Clinic

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at West County Medical Clinic

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at West County Medical Clinic

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at West County Medical Clinic

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at West County Medical Clinic

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at West County Medical Clinic

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at West County Medical Clinic

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at West County Medical Clinic

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at West County Medical Clinic

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at West County Medical Clinic

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

Screening & Testing at West County Medical Clinic

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

Transitional Services at West County Medical Clinic

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at West County Medical Clinic

  • case management
  • housing services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at West County Medical Clinic

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at West County Medical Clinic

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at West County Medical Clinic

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at West County Medical Clinic

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at West County Medical Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at West County Medical Clinic

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at West County Medical Clinic

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at West County Medical Clinic

  • Spanish

Phone #: 562-428-4222

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 West County Medical Clinic. 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 West County Medical Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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