800-671-4304VA Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic
About VA Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic
Veterans who want to beat the cycle of addiction can access a variety of substance use disorder treatment services including withdrawal management at the Sergeant Earnest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic in Tallahassee, Florida.
It’s great that a referral is not needed at this VA clinic for addiction and substance use care and in urgent cases, same day help is available. I also appreciate that they offer early morning appointments, so clients can maintain work and family commitments, while undergoing treatment.
Gold Standard Addiction Treatment
As part of the outpatient substance use services, the Sergeant Thomas VA Clinic offers medication assisted treatment (MAT), which is considered the gold standard protocol for treating chemical dependency on opioids or alcohol. MAT combines counselling with proven medications, which results in better recovery outcomes than either intervention used on its own.
Prescription medications soften cravings and withdrawal symptoms so clients can stay sober and are in the right mindset to engage in counseling to tackle trauma and other underlying causes of addictive behaviors. Unlike many MAT programs that only offer medications for opioid dependency, this VA clinic offers maintenance medications for chemical dependency to opioids, alcohol, and tobacco.
Clients may receive referrals to other clinics within the VA health network if they need a higher level of care like inpatient medically monitored detox.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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