Methadone Program Services

Methadone is a synthetic narcotic developed during World War II and is a medical form of treatment for narcotic addiction. The drug acts as a blocking agent affecting the opiate receptor site in the brain eliminating withdrawal symptoms associated with narcotic addiction.

INTAKE PROCEDURES
Initial Intakes for Methadone Program Services are conducted Monday thru Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. by the Medical Supervisor or Medical Assistant. As part of the pre-admission requirement a patient eligibility and a health status evaluation is determined.  Enrollment commences at 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of admit. A  Counselor gathers additional information used in the jointly developed treatment plan. The new patient also receives a physical exam, TB test and must complete an orientation conducted by assigned staff. Additional program information can be obtained by calling (702) 382-4226 ext. 228.

PATIENT STAFFING
Staffings are conducted Monday thru Friday at 5:30 a.m. New enrollees are further evaluated to effect treatment planning. This process is a pre-treatment requisite. Each client also receives thorough orientation by trained medical staff including a physical examination.

TREATMENT SERVICES
Detoxification regimen is a form of treatment designed to detoxify the individual from opiate-opioid substances. Abstinence from other drug usage and alcohol is required. Counseling sessions are conducted monthly in conjunction with attendance of self-help and other support groups.

The maintenance treatment is typically long-term in duration. Services are comprehensive in range with methadone utilized as and adjunct to other service provisions. Treatment planning is on-going and includes counseling, education, intervention and prevention activities. Goals are directed toward the achievement of behavioral, attitudinal and lifestyle changes accomplished through the development of effective coping skills learned within the therapeutic environment.

Nevada Treatment Center provides courtesy dosing to individuals visiting this area in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

 

DOSING HOURS *
Monday thru Friday
5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday
6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

* Closed Sundays and holidays.

HIV/AIDS RELATED SERVICES
On-site services include voluntary confidential HIV/AIDS testing, education, counseling and referrals.

FUNDING
The program is funded with support from the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health & Development Services, Federal Substance Abuse Prevention  & Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant award.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSED/ACCREDITATION
Program services certified by the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health and Developmental Services, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency. Licensed by the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Health Division, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. Licensed by the Drug Enforcement Agency and Accredited by the Commision on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for the Adult Opioid Treatment Program.