Choosing Addiction Treatment

Treatment placement and choosing the right treatment center is a huge topic in the world of Professional Interventionists. It is imperative we provide enough information to a family so they can make the best possible choice for their loved one.

Jessica Masters works for a large behavioral health group, and her specialty is treatment placement. In this episode we talk about the inside details of treatment centers, how they treat, how they are different, how insurance works, and much more.

Jessica gives us amazing insight into the world of addiction detox, treatment, and how insurance looks at the medical necessity at each stage. And if you are looking for a treatment center what are the important details to consider?

Some of the issues we talk about in this episode may require some explanation. Here are a few of the terms we used, with definitions and resources:

Suboxone

Buprenorphine is used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or quit their use of heroin or other opiates, such as pain relievers like morphine. (https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/buprenorphine)

Vivitrol

One way to treat opioid addiction is with Naltrexone (brand name Vivitrol), a type of medication-assisted treatment which is an injection administered by a physician or another medical provider once a month. (https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/what-is-vivitrol/)

Jessica’s Bio-

Jessica Masters is a Licensed Professional Counselor in MO. She has spent the last 12 year working in the mental health field, specifically at the residential level of care. She has been working alongside clients, families and clinicians to help them meet their goals. She has worked as a primary therapist, admissions director and currently a Treatment Placement Specialist. In her role as a Treatment Placement Specialist she works to provide informed treatment guidance to help individuals navigate what can be a frustrating and intimidating process. Each individual is unique and their journey with substance abuse, trauma, pain management, eating disorders and/or mood disorders is also unique; they should be assessed and given referrals based on their specific needs and wishes to ensure the most successful outcomes.

Contact Info: [email protected]    314-226-5151

As promised, here is the list of questions to ask treatment centers.