Electronic Update Request For Service - Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Electronic Update Request - Service Profile : Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

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Addiction Services - Opioid Dependency Program (Previous)
ODP (Acronym)
Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (Other)
Methadone Clinic (Other)
AMH - Opioid Dependency Program (Other)
ODT (Acronym)
Addiction & Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program (Other)
Addiction Services - Opioid Dependency Program (Other)
ODP/NTS (Acronym)
Opioid Dependency Treatment (Other)
VODP (Acronym)
Methadone Program (Other)

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Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone&reg;) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).
Services available in all clinics may include:
<ul>
<li>ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)</li>
<li>health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management</li>
<li>source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used</li>
<li>links to community pharmacists</li>
<li>links to other addictions treatment services</li>
<li>links to other social and health support systems</li>
<li>hepatitis and HIV screening</li>
</ul>
Services are voluntary and confidential.
For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.ahs.ca/info/Page3086.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>
Looking for additional Addiction &amp; Mental Health (AMH) services visit <a href="https://www.ahs.ca/amh/Page14063.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AMH Programs &amp; Services</a>.

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