QUIT OPIOIDS
KNOW THE FACTS
Opioids can cause severe physical dependence. Once a person is dependent on a substance, he or she cannot function normally without the drug. They may experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, some of which can be life-threatening. In some cases a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or detox program or may be necessary to help a person safely detox.
What Is An Opioid Addiction?
An opioid addiction is also called a substance use disorder by the healthcare/mental health industry. It is important to point out that there is growing public pressure to stop using the stigmatizing term disorder, which we support.
The signs and symptoms of addiction can be physical, behavioral, and psychological. One clear sign of addiction is not being able to stop using opioids. Another sign is if a person is not able to stop using more than the amount prescribed by their doctor. The good news is help is available.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use challanges. MAT has proved to be clinically effective and to significantly reduce the need for inpatient detoxification services for these individuals. [Mat Page]
Don’t Let Opiates Control Your Life
Opiates are among the most frequently abuse prescription pain meds prescribed by physicians in America. Taking any medication without a prescription, or taking more than prescribed, or using it for a different reason than prescribed are all forms of misuse. And prescription drug addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn more facts at: www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders
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Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) Certified Programs
Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) certified programs provide state-funded, evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, including outpatient, residential, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Key services include Narcotic Treatment Programs (methadone clinics), intensive outpatient treatment, perinatal residential care, and withdrawal management.
These programs are often organized under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS).
Key Medi-Cal Certified Treatment Programs & Services:
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Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs): Opioid treatment programs offering medication-assisted treatment (methadone) and counseling.
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Residential Treatment: Structured, live-in facilities (often with 16 beds or fewer) offering rehabilitation, with specialized care for pregnant/parenting women.
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Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT): Structured counseling and therapy sessions (usually 2+ sessions/week).
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Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment: Individual or group counseling for those not requiring 24-hour care.
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Withdrawal Management (Detox): Medical supervision during the detoxification process, often in residential or clinical settings.
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Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP): Intensive, day-long treatment programs serving as a bridge between residential and outpatient care.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Coverage for medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid addiction.
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Case Management & Recovery Services: Services that help patients connect with social services and maintain long-term sobriety.
County Provider: Behavioral Health
Telephone: (530) 458-0520
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