Choices of Louisiana, Inc. - New Orleans, LA - Drug Abuse and Addiction

choices of lousianna, inc. - methadone detox and maintenance

Intensive outpatient treatment for opiate addiction.

What is opiate replacement therapy?
Opiate replacement therapy is a psychopharmacological approach to the treatment of opiate dependency. The primary goal is the transformation of persons who were once captured in the grasp of addiction into productive members of society. This is accomplished through three distinct venues. First, the chemical agents methadone and Orlaam, when administered to opiate dependent persons, interrupt the cycle of addiction, which varies from being sick (the withdrawal syndrome) to being normal to being high. These chemical agents interrupt the cycle to keep the client at a normal state. Second, staff

the medical staff continuously monitors the client to identify any medical conditions which may have developed through the client's addictive history or conditions which may manifest themselves during treatment. The medical staff also educates clients on ways to avoid high risk behaviors so they may avoid incurring unnecessary medical conditions. Finally, the counseling staff helps clients develop a more productive manner of handling life's difficulties. Clients are counseled on matters such as AIDS-HIV prevention, relapse prevention, and other substance abuse related issues. Clients are also provided

vocational and educational counseling when appropriate.

Environment
Choices is located at 141 Woodland Drive LaPlace, LA 70068. The building space is 4000 square feet and has a high-tech security system staff

monitored by a central alarm system. The telephone system has a cellular back-up in case of severe weather or the telephone service is interrupted. The building contains six counselor offices, a secure medication dispensing room, examining room, consulting office, conference room, and a business office. The patient is greeted by a cheerful waiting room with a public bathroom and water fountain. There is a separate bathroom for urine collection and a locked lab for storage and on-site urine testing. Patients are ensured confidentiality of services by receiving medication at private and protected medication windows. The office space is adorned by live plants and art. All offices are cheerful and soundproof.

The facility is located within a block of I-55 and I-10.

State Licensed Facility

Individual Counseling/Courtesy Dosing for Out of State Visitors

Choices of Louisiana, Inc.
141 Woodland Drive • LaPlace, LA 70068
(504) 651-3777 • Fax: (504) 651-3770