Answers To Common Questions About Treatment

The most important consequence of methadone therapy, in fact, is the marked improvement in general health and nutritional status.

The liver easily metabolizes methadone. People with liver problems, including hepatitis can safely take methadone with appropriate medical supervision.

Methadone is designed to be tapered off of. Due to the fact that methadone is long-lasting withdrawal symptoms may last longer, but are milder than “cold-turkey” withdrawal. Medically supervised withdrawal is the most safe and effective form of detoxification.

Methadone does not ruin your teeth or bones. Aches and pains that are experienced may be a result of mild withdrawal symptoms, the natural process of aging and/or past physical neglect.

Informed consent is the foundation of all treatment at Treatment Centers of America and each patient is encouraged to be an active participant in his or her treatment and transition planning.

Our Treatment Philosophy

Treatment Centers of America is committed to providing outstanding customer service across all our service areas. TCA staff is dedicated to meeting each patient’s needs with courtesy and the highest level of professionalism

The Treatment Team, Including the Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and the Counselors work with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan based on the strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences of each patient.

If a patient wishes to decline services, he or she may do so against medical advice. Treatment Centers of America will continue to provide medical, pharmacological, and Counseling support and appropriate referrals to other resources.

An important part of treatment planning is to provide the patient with the means to operate in an informed, self-directed, and independent manner.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) are an effective tool in treating opiate addiction. Withdrawal from maintenance treatment isn’t always necessary; it should be patient-driven, allowing patients to continue if it’s clinically indicated and they adhere to program guidelines. Patients can also request a medically supervised withdrawal schedule to minimize adverse effects from tapering too quickly. Our primary objective is to support patients in returning to a functional lifestyle through individualized treatment and effective discharge plans”.

It’s crucial to remember that Methadone and Buprenorphine support recovery but aren’t standalone treatments. At Treatment Centers of America, we view medication as a vital part of a comprehensive recovery plan, complemented by person-centered counseling. Our goal is to help individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by alleviating cravings and withdrawal symptoms and stabilizing brain chemistry, which is essential for sustained recovery.

Our treatment centers use a harm reduction strategy focused on:

  • Reducing opioid use and supporting those interested in medically supervised withdrawal
  • Preventing overdoses
  • Improving overall health and emotional well-being
  • Enhancing treatment program retention
  • Reducing criminal behavior.
  • Reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

Beyond opioid use disorder, some patients may have additional psychosocial, emotional, occupational, and educational needs that must be addressed for effective treatment. Treatment Centers of America staff are well-equipped to support patients with co-occurring disorders.

Our approach centers on providing stabilization, restoration, and maintenance of functioning, as well as managing withdrawal symptoms. Treatment Centers of America offers a range of services designed to facilitate positive changes in our patients’ lives.

Our treatment philosophy is rooted in counseling theory, emphasizing patient preferences. We focus on cultivating a healing environment to encourage positive recovery lifestyle changes by providing patients with choices and options, as well as involving their family and/or support system to strengthen their individual recovery.