Address: 510 East Stoner Avenue Basement South - Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone Number: 318-990-5066
Website:

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Overton Brook VAMC is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Shreveport, LA (Caddo County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Overton Brook VAMC Substance Use Disorder Services has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Overton Brook VAMC provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
  • Methamphetamine Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Overton Brook VAMC uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Overton Brook VAMC uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Overton Brook VAMC offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Private Health Insurance

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Overton Brook VAMC utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Overton Brook VAMC screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Overton Brook VAMC has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling