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 Opioid
Treatment Program
Addiction to opioids is a medical, brain-related
disorder to be treated like any other disease. 35 years of research and clinical
practice have proven the efficacy of medication in conjunction with
individual and group counseling as treatment for heroin abuse. Maintenance
treatment with Methadone, Revia, or Suboxone enables many Brandywine
Counseling clients to
stop their harmful drug use.
As used in maintenance treatment, methadone is a safe and
effective medication for opiate addiction that is administered in regular,
fixed oral doses. Methadone is not a substitute drug for heroin; it works
gradually to reduce desire for, and block the effects of, heroin. BCI's
program meets federal accreditation standards and utilizes clinical best
practices.
Medical Services
Our medical staff
provides physicals, lab work, referrals for specialized services, and case
management for chronic disease and pregnancy. A certified phlebotomist draws
blood work. A private testing laboratory screens for hepatitis and other
STDs.
Counseling
Our team of certified drug and alcohol assessors
and counselors, group facilitators, psychologists and psychiatrist provide
intervention, education, and referral to self-help groups.
A variety
of resources focus on the needs of specific populations, including a
Hispanic program.
A
professional and caring environment affords our clients the utmost dignity
and privacy.
Treatment Plan
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After admission
to BCI an individualized treatment plan is developed within the first 30 days. This plan is updated every 90 days unless an earlier
intervention is needed.
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Though it is not a decision we make lightly, some methadone patients may
remain in treatment the remainder of their lives, and that is medically
acceptable. This decision is only reached after numerous consultations
between the patient and treatment team and/or failed attempts at
detoxification.
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Discharge planning is conducted with the client prior to their leaving
treatment. Aftercare/referrals are made based upon the client’s identified
needs.
For more information about the Opioid
Treatment Program, please contact Janice Sneed at 454-3020.
Recovery Counts
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Some of our methadone patients benefit from a
harm reduction, penalty-free approach to treatment. Once enrolled in
methadone maintenance, they are able to stop using heroin but continue to
use other drugs such as cocaine. Their lack of abstinence results in
discharge from the methadone program, and often leads to relapse.
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Recovery Counts helps these patients set and
work toward their own goals for recovery without demanding abstinence. This
intensive intervention is adapted from the Safety Counts
cognitive-behavioral curriculum, focusing on gradual reduction of drug use
instead of HIV risk.
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BCI staff selects appropriate candidates for the
program based on consistent attendance, effort in previous treatment
programs, medical approval, and compliance with other agency requirements.
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Since 2004, Recovery Counts has helped several
long-time drug users provide their first ever negative drug screen. Some
have even accumulated enough clean time to become eligible for take-home
medication.
For more information about Recovery Counts,
please contact Jeremy Zane at 656-2348.
Last updated
August 14, 2008
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