Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit - Plainville Connecticut

Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit - Plainville, CT

Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit is treatment facility located at 91 Nw Drive in the 06062 zip code in Plainville, CT that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, adult men and adult women into its treatment service. Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit consist of substance use counseling, dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing.

Address: 91 NW Drive, Plainville, CT 06062

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit in Plainville, CT:

Types of Care at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Service Settings at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Treatment Approaches at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

FacilityOwnership at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Screening & Testing at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Transitional Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Ancillary Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups

Other Addictions Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol And Drug Abuse Unit

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 860-793-3500

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 Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit. 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 Wheeler Clinic Inc Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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