Alaska VA Healthcare System - Anchorage Alaska

Alaska VA Healthcare System - Anchorage, AK

Alaska Va Healthcare System is an addiction and methadone treatment center in Anchorage, AK, situated at 3001 C Street in the 99503 zip code. Alaska Va Healthcare System specializes in suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. It is able to accommodate young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Alaska Va Healthcare System include community reinforcement plus vouchers, contingency management/motivational incentives and rational emotive behavioral therapy. As part of its treatment program, Alaska Va Healthcare System also offers alcohol detox and opioid detox. In addition, it provides HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, health education services and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Alaska Va Healthcare System caters its treatment program to men and women.

Address: 3001 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for 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. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services

Additional details on Alaska VA Healthcare System in Anchorage, AK:

Types of Care at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Detoxification
  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • outpatient treatment
  • full residential treatment
  • outpatient detoxification
  • outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • intensive outpatient treatment
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment
  • residential detoxification
  • long-term residential treatment
  • short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type Of Treatment at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy

FacilityOwnership at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital licensing authority

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • alcohol detox
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Alaska Va Healthcare System

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 907-273-4011

Call (877) 855-0765 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment at Alaska VA Healthcare System

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach to addiction recovery that combines behavioral therapy and counseling with the use of FDA-approved medications to treat substance use disorders (SUDs). MAT can be highly effective in helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery. Here are some of the benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for rehab at Alaska VA Healthcare System:

  1. Reduced Cravings: MAT medications can help reduce or eliminate cravings for drugs or alcohol, making it easier for individuals to abstain from substance use.

  2. Withdrawal Symptom Management: MAT medications can alleviate the uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous withdrawal symptoms associated with substance cessation, helping individuals to remain in treatment.

  3. Improved Treatment Retention: MAT has been shown to increase treatment retention rates, as individuals are more likely to stay engaged in therapy and counseling when they have medication support.

  4. Decreased Risk of Relapse: MAT can significantly reduce the risk of relapse, allowing individuals to focus on building a stable and drug-free life.

  5. Enhanced Quality of Life: By reducing drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms, MAT can improve an individual's overall quality of life, including their physical and mental health.

  6. Lowered Mortality Rates: MAT has been associated with reduced mortality rates among individuals with opioid use disorders, as it can help prevent fatal overdoses.

  7. Reduced Criminal Activity: Engaging in MAT can lead to a reduction in criminal activity associated with drug use, such as theft or drug-related offenses.

  8. Improved Mental Health: MAT can help stabilize an individual's mental health, as substance use often exacerbates co-occurring mental health disorders.

  9. Supportive Counseling: MAT programs typically include counseling and therapy, which can help individuals address the underlying issues contributing to their addiction and develop coping strategies.

  10. Increased Functionality: Individuals in MAT programs often experience improved social and occupational functioning, as they can focus on rebuilding their lives without the constant interference of drug cravings.

  11. Greater Success in Other Areas of Life: With the support of MAT, individuals can work on improving their relationships, education, employment, and housing situations, leading to a more stable and fulfilling life.

  12. Potential for Long-Term Recovery: MAT can be a stepping stone to long-term recovery by providing the stability needed to make positive life changes and maintain sobriety.

It's important to note that the effectiveness of MAT may vary depending on the individual and the specific substance use disorder being treated. The choice of medication and the treatment plan should be tailored to the individual's needs and preferences, and it should be administered under the supervision of qualified staff at treatment centers, such as Alaska VA Healthcare System, in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but it can be a valuable tool in the comprehensive approach to addiction recovery.

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