Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton - Fullerton California

Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton is treatment facility located at 218 East Commonwealth Avenue in the 92832 zip code in Fullerton, CA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, people with HIV or AIDS and adult men into its treatment service. Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton provides methadone detox, buprenorphine detox and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton consist of relapse prevention, brief intervention and contingency management/motivational incentives. Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton also includes detox services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 218 East Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

  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 Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton in Fullerton, CA:

Types of Care at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Treatment Approaches at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

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

Payment Assistance Available at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

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

Ancillary Services at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services

Detoxification at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton

  • Spanish

Phone #: 714-992-4770

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 Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton. 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 Western Pacific Medical Corp Western Pacific Fullerton to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.