Woodhull Medical Center Division of Substance Abuse - Brooklyn New York

Woodhull Medical Center Division of Substance Abuse - Brooklyn, NY

Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse is treatment center located at 760 Broadway in the 11206 zip code in Brooklyn, NY that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse provides naltrexone administration, methadone detox and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse consist of relapse prevention, dialectical behavior therapy and brief intervention. Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse also provides detox services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox.

Address: 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of 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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  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 Woodhull Medical Center Division of Substance Abuse in Brooklyn, NY:

Types of Care at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Detoxification

Service Settings at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification

Hospitals at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

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

External Opioid Medications Source at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

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

FacilityOwnership at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

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

Transitional Services at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Woodhull Medical Center Division Of Substance Abuse

  • Italian
  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-963-5910

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 Woodhull Medical Center Division of Substance Abuse. 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 Woodhull Medical Center Division of Substance Abuse to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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