Detox and Maintenance Programs
Ambulatory Detoxification (Detox) and Maintenance Addiction Programs
For patients who are dependent on opioid substances (such as heroin, Vicodin, Oxycontin, methadone, morphine, Percocet, etc.), alcohol and benzodiazepines. Initially, a psychiatrist will meet with the patient to assess what is medically necessary to treat withdrawal symptoms. In some cases, for opiate dependent individuals, a prescription medicine (Suboxone) will be used. (The program then continues with group and individual therapy as well as attendance at 12 step meetings.
Who Is Eligible?
Patients who are physically dependent on opioid substances (e.g., heroin, Vicodin, Oxycontin, methadone, morphine, Percocet and others), alcohol and benzodiazepines.
(Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and have the consent of parents and/or guardian).
What Are The Program's Requirements?
1. Initial assessment meeting to determine eligibility.
2. A commitment to treatment initially, for 12 weeks.
3. Group therapy 2 to 3 times per week.
4. Individual therapy, minimally 1 time per week.
5. Attendance at 12 step meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous) daily.
What Medications Will Be Used To Help With Withdrawal Symptoms?
The psychiatrist (physician) will meet with the patient, initially, to assess what is medically necessary to treat the withdrawal symptoms. Although there are a number of medications that are available depending on the symptoms presented, in many cases for opiate dependent individuals, a medicine called Suboxone may be used.
Suboxone is a prescription medicine used to treat individuals who are opioid dependent.
Suboxone is a tablet that contains 2 medicines:
1. The first medicine is called buprenorphine. This medicine is like a painkiller, but it will not get you “high.” Withdrawal or stopping buprenorphine is an easy process.
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The second medicine contains naloxone. This medicine helps block the effects of drugs like heroin, morphine and methadone.
How Is The Program Paid For?
Most insurance programs will pay in part for the program and an out-of-pocket fee may also be required.
Payment Options
As with all treatment modalities at Sameem Associates, Inc., most forms of commercial insurance as well as self-pay are accepted.
Commercial Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, CIGNA, HMO Blue, Magellan Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health, Mass. Behavioral Health Partnership, Fallon Health, Value Options, Aetna, and other selected HMOs.
Self-pay options include: Flex Spending Cards, cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and bank debit cards.