Can Methadone hurt your health?
The most important consequence of methadone therapy, in fact, is the marked improvement in general health and nutritional status
Can methadone cause long-term liver damage?
The liver easily metabolizes methadone. People with liver problems, including hepatitis can safely take methadone with appropriate medical supervision.
Is methadone harder to “kick” than heroin or other form of opiates?
Methadone is designed to be tapered off of. Due to the fact that methadone is long-lasting withdrawal symptoms may last longer, but are milder than “cold-turkey” withdrawal. Medically supervised withdrawal is the most safe and effective form of detoxification.
Does methadone ruin your teeth and bones?
Methadone does not ruin your teeth or bones. Aches and pains that are experienced may be a result of mild withdrawal symptoms, the natural process of aging and/or past physical neglect.
To provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for persons who are dependent on opioid substances and live in the Valdosta area.
Services include, but are not limited to:
Medical evaluations and referrals; individual, group, and specialized counseling; case management; crisis intervention; and the provision of comprehensive coordination of care among other providers.
- To provide effective treatment for those suffering from an addiction to opiates or narcotics and other drug dependencies.
- To offer services to help women, men and families beginning the process of recovery.
- To create an environment of caring compassion and trust within which the process of healing can begin.
- To nurture an environment that is built upon honesty, integrity and high ethical standards.
- To maintain strength in our program of individualized care which respects the dignity of each person who seeks treatment here.
- To continuously improve the patient care and satisfaction through the study, analysis and refinement of all processes and systems.
- To continuously educate our staff, patients and the community about the treatment of opiate dependency with the use of methadone.
TCV will be an integrated healthcare provider with accessibility to individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by opiate dependence. We will also continue to cultivate a team of competent, compassionate personnel who are dedicated to individualized care and committed to continuously improving services. We will use ongoing research and development to maintain an environment open to learning and to provide education to the community we serve. TCV will reflect a spirit of collaboration, which embraces teamwork and communication.
