Phone Number: 205-917-3733 x205
Website: http://www.uab.edu/medicine/substanceabuse
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County).
They accept all age groups and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
University of Alabama at Birmingham Beacon Recovery has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- State Substance Abuse Agency
- State Mental Health Department
Addiction Treatment Setting
University of Alabama at Birmingham provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
- Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
University of Alabama at Birmingham uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
University of Alabama at Birmingham uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Matrix Model
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Adolescent Addiction Treatment
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Medicaid Accepted
- Cash or Self Payment
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling