North Charles Institute for Addictions
Important Information
Age Groups Accepted | Adults, Young adults |
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Specialization | Substance use treatment, Detoxification |
Contact Information
MA, 02140
Phone: 617-429-3572
Website: http://www.northcharles.org
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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 | |
Medicare | |
Medicaid | |
Private health insurance | |
Cash or self-payment | |
SAMHSA funding/block grants |
Help offered by North Charles Institute for Addictions at 1493 Cambridge Street
Type of Opioid Treatment
- Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program
- Methadone detoxification
- Methadone maintenance
- Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
Setting
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Outpatient
Outpatient treatment centers offer the same level of care as inpatient settings while also allowing the patient to be able to return home each day
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Outpatient detoxification
Outpatient detox is beneficial for those who cannot commit to inpatient care, like those with young children, but who still require a high level of care and support with their recovery.
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Testing
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
Detox
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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
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Other contracted prescribing entity
- No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment Approaches
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Brief intervention
Brief intervention aims to inform people who are abusing drugs and alcohol at a high level of the risk of dependence and addiction. The interventions are usually targeted at those who are yet to develop a substance use disorder but who are displaying the signs of potentially becoming addicted.
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Substance use disorder counseling
Substance use disorder counseling can incorporate a wide variety of therapies and and treatment models.
Pharmacotherapies
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Methadone
Methadone is an opioid agonist that eliminates opioid withdrawal symptoms. This helps those addicted to opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and painkillers by easing the withdrawal process.
Payment Assistance Available
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
- Private non-profit organization
Assessment/Pre-treatment
- Screening for substance use
Transitional Services
- Naloxone and overdose education
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.
Facility Smoking Policy
- Smoking permitted in designated area
Exclusive Services
- Opioid use disorder clients only
Facility Vaping Policy
- Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
Hospitals
- General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
- Methadone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
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