Alaska VA Healthcare System

Alaska VA Healthcare System - Anchorage, AK

Alaska Va Healthcare System is an alcohol detox and rehab center. It is located at 3001 C Street, 99503 in Anchorage, AK. Alaska Va Healthcare System uses suboxone prescription, relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration during their treatment program. Alaska Va Healthcare System also specializes in motivational incentives, community reinforcement and rational emotive behavioral therapy. Detox services offered by Alaska Va Healthcare System include Alcohol Detox and Opioid Detox. Alaska Va Healthcare System provides detox, substance use treatment and transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

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Location: 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. Facility Ownership
  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

Below you can find full information on Alaska VA Healthcare System in Anchorage, AK:

Types of Care:

  • detox
  • transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • substance use treatment

Service Settings:

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source:

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type Of Treatment:

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies:

  • 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:

  • motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Ownership:

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • Certified by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Licensed by Hospital licensing authority

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Accepts private health insurance
  • Accepts State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • LGBT

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

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

Screening & Testing:

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

Transitional Services:

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

Ancillary Services:

  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Housing services
  • Recovery coaches
  • Self-help groups
  • Mentoring/Peer support

Detoxification:

  • Alcohol Detox
  • Opioid Detox

Counseling Services and Education:

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

Medical Services:

  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted:

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services:

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 907-273-4011

Are you or your loved one looking for detox or treatment?
Call (855) 489-3619 for help 24/7.

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What is an alcohol detox center?

An alcohol detox center, such as Alaska VA Healthcare System, is a specialized medical facility or treatment program that provides comprehensive care for individuals who are struggling with alcohol dependence or addiction. The primary purpose of an alcohol detox center is to help individuals safely and effectively withdraw from alcohol use while managing the potentially severe withdrawal symptoms and medical complications that can arise during the detoxification process.

Key features and services provided by alcohol detox centers may include:

  1. Medical Supervision: Alcohol detox is often a medically supervised process to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual undergoing detox. Medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, monitor vital signs, manage withdrawal symptoms, and administer medications as needed.

  2. Withdrawal Management: Detoxification from alcohol can lead to a range of withdrawal symptoms, which can vary in severity. Common symptoms include anxiety, tremors, nausea, vomiting, seizures, hallucinations, and delirium tremens (DTs). Medical staff can provide medications to alleviate these symptoms and prevent complications.

  3. 24/7 Care: Alcohol detox centers typically offer round-the-clock care and monitoring to address any medical emergencies or worsening withdrawal symptoms that may arise during the detox process.

  4. Supportive Environment: Detox centers provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can focus on their recovery without the temptation of alcohol. This environment can help reduce the risk of relapse during the early stages of recovery.

  5. Individualized Treatment Plans: Alcohol detox centers tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each individual. Factors such as the severity of alcohol dependence, medical history, and any co-occurring mental health issues are taken into account.

  6. Counseling and Therapy: While the primary focus of detox is physical stabilization, many detox centers also provide counseling and therapy services to address the psychological aspects of addiction. This may include individual counseling, group therapy, and education about addiction.

  7. Aftercare Planning: Successful detox is often just the first step in recovery. Alcohol detox centers typically help individuals create an aftercare plan that may include continued outpatient treatment, support group involvement (such as Alcoholics Anonymous), and other resources to maintain sobriety.

It's important to note that detoxification alone is not a complete treatment for alcohol addiction. After completing detox, individuals typically need ongoing addiction treatment and support to address the underlying causes of their addiction and develop the skills needed for long-term recovery. Many alcohol detox centers work in conjunction with rehabilitation programs to provide a continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.

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