About Community Medical Services – Phoenix
Community Medical Services in Phoenix, Arizona, is a medical clinic that provides an opioid treatment program. They provide counseling, peer to peer support and the latest medications for treating opioid use disorder. The medications that are administered include naltrexone, methadone and buprenorphine. The organization believes in providing expert care with compassion and taking a holistic approach to treatment. The staff works to create a personalized treatment plan designed for clients to meet their specific goals. The addictions that are treated at this location include fentanyl, opioids and heroin. Community Medical Services accepts a variety of insurance plans for payment, as well as patients who choose to pay privately.
Patients who participate in medication assisted treatment (MAT) will take medications designed to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing the euphoric feeling caused by opioids. I like that they have multiple medications available so patients and doctors can decide which option would be best for their lifestyle. Methadone and buprenorphine are daily medications, and naltrexone is an injectable medication that’s taken every 28 days. While patients are taking these medications, they’ll also undergo counseling. Counselors will help clients by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms and improving their problem solving skills.
Some possible evidence based therapeutic approaches that a counselor might use include cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Community Medical Services also has peer support specialists who can relate to clients with their perspective of having gone through the treatment system and overcome substance abuse.
One additional unique service at this facility is the pregnancy support services. Pregnant mothers can receive medication assisted treatment and evidence based behavioral therapies. While these services are provided, CMS will work with the OBGYN and other medical providers to make sure the highest quality of care is being provided.
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