Col C David Merkel MD
Important Information
Age Groups Accepted | Adults, Young adults |
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Special Programs/Groups Offered |
Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders,
Clients with HIV or AIDS,
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse,
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence,
Clients who have experienced trauma
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Specialization | Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children |
Contact Information
NY, 12983
Phone: 518-891-8387
Website: http://www.stjoestreatment.org/
Day | Range |
Monday | Open all day |
Tuesday | Open all day |
Wednesday | Open all day |
Thursday | Open all day |
Friday | Open all day |
Saturday | Open all day |
Sunday | Open all day |
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Payment & Insurance Accepted at This Facility
Accepted | |
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Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs | |
Medicaid | |
Private health insurance | |
Cash or self-payment |
Help offered by Col C David Merkel MD at 444 Kiwassa Lake Road
Pharmacotherapies
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Acamprosate (Campral®)
Often known by the brand name Campral, Acamprosate is a common medication used in alcohol dependence treatment. Unlike other medicines that make alcohol unpleasant to the user, Acamprosate works by reducing the brain's dependence on it.
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Disulfiram
Disulfiram (Antabuse) is an alcohol dependence treatment medication that reduces cravings by discouraging the consumption of alcohol.
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Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine is an opioid agonist that reduces the effects of opioid withdrawal. Naloxone rapidly reverses the effects of opioids, preventing overdose and severe withdrawal symptoms
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Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine is an opioid agonist that reduces the effects of opioid withdrawal. This helps those addicted to opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and painkillers by easing the withdrawal process and is used in conjunction.
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
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Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone blocks the pleasure receptors that are interacted with by alcohol and narcotics. This effectively removes any pleasurable sensations the substance offers and reduces the need to take them.
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Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone blocks the pleasure receptors that are interacted with by alcohol and narcotics. This effectively removes any pleasurable sensations the substance offers and reduces the need to take them.
- Medications for HIV treatment
- Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
- Medication for mental disorders
- Nicotine replacement
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Counseling
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
- Substance use disorder education
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
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Individual counseling
Individual counseling involves patients speaking with a counselor or therapist about their addiction in a one-to-one setting. This type of counseling will often incorporate different forms of behavioral therapies such as CBT in order to help the patient understand their psychological relationship with substance abuse and develop techniques to manage cravings and future temptation.
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Group counseling
Group counseling can takes place in both inpatient and outpatient settings and involves those afflicted with substances use disorders/behavioral addictions meeting to discuss their issues. This form of counseling can help create a level of empathy and understanding of others journeys with addiction, which can help to give perspective on an individual's addiction. It also helps to build a support network which helps reduce relapse and promotes positive relationships outside of substance abuse.
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Family counseling
Family counseling for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions helps the patient repair relationships with those close to them through open dialogue around past miss doings that were caused by addiction. This helps reestablish trust and builds a support network for the patient.
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Marital/couples counseling
Addiction can be devastating to marriages and relationships. Through counseling the addict and their loved one can explore how the addiction has affected their relationship, what needs to change for things to improve, and rebuild trust.
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Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)Â
Many Americans suffering from substance use disorders do not have access to vocational training or educational resources. Support in these areas whilst in a rehab setting and as part of a recovery plan can help former addicts to develop the skills needed to better themselves and to find a path in society
Assessment/Pre-treatment
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Complete medical history/physical exam
- Screening for tobacco use
- Screening for substance use
- Screening for mental disorders
- Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV testing
- STD testing
- TB screening
- Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Type of Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
Recovery Support Services
- Self-help groups
- Housing services
- Recovery coach
- Mentoring/peer support
- Employment counseling or training
Setting
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Residential/24-hour residential
Residential rehab offers the most all-encompassing form of addiction treatment. Those opting for residential treatment will receive around-the-clock care in a substance-free environment, as well as a safe space to detox under medical supervision.
- Residential detoxification
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Long-term residential
Long-term residential care lasts in excess of thirty days (often ninety) and incorporates a wide range of evidence based treatments and therapy, as well as full detoxification
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Short-term residential
A short-term residential treatment will often last for thirty days and will incorporate detoxification, evidence based treatments, therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and a comprehensive recovery plan
Transitional Services
- Aftercare/continuing care
- Discharge Planning
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
Detox
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Cocaine Detoxification
The first stages of cocaine addiction treatment begin with an initial detox. During cocaine detoxification, the drug is cleared from the body while a healthcare professional manages withdrawal symptoms and keeps the patient calm and comfortable
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Methamphetamines detoxification
Meth withdrawal symptoms are often very uncomfortable and are a significant reason people cannot quit meth on their own. Meth detoxification can help manage difficult withdrawal symptoms and prepare the client for the next phase of treatment.
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Opioids detoxification
Most people experiencing opioid withdrawal will begin to feel symptoms within the first 8-24 hours after their last dose, and sometimes even sooner. Without a monitored detoxification, these intense withdrawal symptoms will often cause the sufferer to relapse. Opioid detoxification can include a course of medication to help alleviate cravings and manage uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
Specialization
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
- Private non-profit organization
Facility Smoking Policy
- Smoking not permitted
Gender Accepted
- Male
Facility Vaping Policy
- Vaping not permitted
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- In-network prescribing entity
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