The need to help people struggling to overcome addictions and get help has never been more important. Kings View opioid, alcohol and drug treatment programs recognize that no single treatment is appropriate for all clients, therefore the multi-disciplinary staff includes Physicians, Certified/Registered Addiction Specialist, Nurses and Pharmacist. Kings View staff will help you determine the appropriate treatment program for you.
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For more information about the methadone maintenance or detox program, please call the Kings View Substance Abuse Program at 559-688-7531 (793 N. Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93275) to schedule an appointment with the Medical Director. For additional questions contact Josue Valenzuela at jovalenzuela@kingsview.org.
Addiction to prescription drugs, such as Vicodin, Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Demerol, Morphine, Percocet, Oxycodone, Dilaudid are on the rise both in adolescents and adults.
Dependence on these and other opiate analgesics is problematic and regularly results in relapse. Continuing to use these substances beyond recommended doses and without a prescription is potentially fatal. It is our belief that many people continue to use these drugs, even when they no longer need or want to, because of the fear associated with stopping their use. Fear of withdrawal is one of the biggest roadblocks to recovery.
Buprenorphine is the first opioid medication approved for the treatment of opioid dependence in an office setting. Buprenorphine eases the discomfort associated with stopping opiate use.
Our program’s multi-disciplinary staff includes an M.D (certified by the DEA to prescribe Buprenorphine), Nurses and Certified Addiction Specialists. Services include, but are not limited to: Assessment, case management, medication management, individual counseling, group counseling, family sessions and self-help referrals. Based on the results of a thorough and individualized client assessment, the treatment episode can consist of either a short-term detox program or a maintenance program for patients needing longer term assistance.
Methadone is a rigorously well tested medication that is safe and effective for the treatment of opiate withdrawal and dependence. For more than 50 years this synthetic narcotic has been used to treat opioid addiction. Heroin releases an excess of dopamine in the body and causes users to need an opiate continuously occupying the opioid receptor in the brain.
Methadone occupies this receptor and is the stabilizing factor that permits opiate dependent persons on methadone to change their behavior and discontinue heroin use.
Kings View has proudly provided methadone Detoxification and Maintenance services for over 40 years and has touched the lives of thousands of patients and their families. We currently offer both Detoxification and Maintenance services in Tulare County.
Based on the level of use and impairments some patients may require only a 21-day detox program. For patients needing a more intensive program we can design a program based on their individual needs.
The methadone maintenance program provides the patient with individualized treatment and longer term medically prescribed methadone. Treatment in this program works to relieve withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings and bring about biochemical balance in the body.
Multi-disciplinary staff includes a Medical Director, Nurses and Certified Addiction Specialist who provide assessment, case management, medication management, group counseling and individual counseling. Referrals to ancillary services are provided as needed.
Having over 20 years of experience in providing PC 1000 program services, Kings View’s knowledge is vast when it comes to dealing with this unique population. Our program is designed to provide education and intervention services to first time offenders of minor drug violations. It is our intent that during the course of the Program, each participant will be educated about the use/abuse of drugs and alcohol. This information will then give the participant the opportunity to examine their own use and the behaviors associated with the use/abuse. In addition it allows the participant to gain insight into the impact that their use has on their family, friends and society. Each County has different requirement’s for the program content, ranging from education only to a full services treatment program, therefore we recommend that you call the Kings View program in your county of residence for information on specific programming.
