Gadsden Treatment Center, Inc

Provider Description

Detox Clinic for drug abusers to get help. This is a drug alternative. Drug addiction treatment.

Monday through Friday:  5 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Saturday:  6 a.m. until 8 a.m.
Sunday:  6 a.m. until 8 a.m.

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, The Gadsden Treatment Center was founded in 1993 in the hopes of helping the community battle opiate addiction.  Gadsden Treatment Center is the only certified methadone clinic in Etowah County.  With a qualified medical and clinical staff, Gadsden Treatment Center is dedicated to providing individualized treatment for each person interested in becoming abstinent from illicit opiate use. 

TTCI Admission Criteria
    An individual must have a history of opiate addiction AND a current physiological dependence.
    An individual must have a valid Alabama Drivers License OR an Alabama Non-Driver Identification card.
    TTCI prioritizes admission of HIV positive and pregnant clients.
    TTCI is an approved Medicaid provider, accepting new patients at this time.
There is a $100 intake fee that must be paid in cash on the day of the initial assessment.  This fee covers the individuals blood work, a physical given by a medical doctor, an initial assessment, and the medication for their first day.
Program Information
Everyone receiving treatment at TTCI will be provided with:
    A competent, trained substance abuse counselor that will work with you one-on-one to achieve life goals and help overcome any obstacles to your recovery.  (Meet our counselors at the Gadsden Treatment Center and Shoals Treatment Center.)
    Group counseling sessions led by a member of the clinical staff. 
    Liquid methadone administered by qualified and trained nurses, while being monitored by a medical doctor.
Cost of Treatment
    $100 initial intake fee
    $15.50/day for medication (reduces to $13.50/day as individual advances in treatment)
Hours of Operation
    Monday through Friday:  5 a.m. until 10 a.m.
    Saturday:  6 a.m. until 8 a.m.
    Sunday:  6 a.m. until 8 a.m.
The Five-Phase Merit System of Treatment
Once enrolled in TTCI, individuals advance through four phases of treatment.  The phases of treatment and their requirements are outlined below:
Phase I
    Individuals attend the clinic seven days per week
    Individuals are given at least two random drug screens per month
    Individuals are required to attend at least two groups per month.  These groups are held on the premises.
    Individuals have one hour of individual counseling from the facility's clinical staff.
    Cost of treatment is $15 per day.
Phase II
    Individuals attend the clinic Monday through Friday
    Individuals are given are given two, pre-measured bottles of methadone that are sealed with tamper-proof wrapping.  The medication is taken home and one bottle is taken each day.
    Individuals must provide their own storage container with a lock in order to receive their take-home medication.  (Small lock-boxes may be purchased at Wal-Mart.)
    Individuals have at least one random drug screen per month.
    Individuals are required to attend at least two groups per month.  These groups are held on the premises.
    Individuals have one hour of individual counseling from the facility's clinical staff.
    Cost of treatment is $13 per day.
Phase III
    Individuals are given are given three, pre-measured bottles of methadone that are sealed with tamper-proof wrapping.  The medication is taken home and one bottle is taken each day.
    Individuals have at least one random drug screen per month.
    Individuals are required to attend at least two groups per month.  These groups are held on the premises.
    Individuals have one hour of individual counseling from the facility's clinical staff.
    Cost of treatment is $13 per day.
Phase IV
    Individuals only attend the clinic one day per week.
    Individuals are given are given six, pre-measured bottles of methadone that are sealed with tamper-proof wrapping.  The medication is taken home and one bottle is taken each day.
    Individuals have at least one random drug screen per month.
    Individuals are required to attend at least two groups per month.  These groups are held on the premises.
    Individuals have one hour of individual counseling from the facility's clinical staff.
    Cost of treatment is $13 per day.
Phase V
    Individuals only attend the clinic one day every other week
    Individuals are given are given thirteen, pre-measured bottles of methadone that are sealed with tamper-proof wrapping.  The medication is taken home and one bottle is taken each day.
    Individuals have at least one random drug screen per month.
    Individuals are required to attend group therapy (only if group therapy requirements are not completed).
    Individuals have one hour of individual counseling from the facility's clinical staff.
    Cost of treatment is $13 per day.

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