VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Sepulveda VA Medical Center Claimed

About VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Sepulveda VA Medical Center

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Sepulveda VA Medical Center offers medically supervised detoxification and an opioid treatment program in Los Angeles, California. They provide a range of drug substitution treatments and medications that can lessen cravings for treating particular substance use disorders.

Options for treating opioid addiction include injectable extended release naltrexone, buprenorphine, methadone and their combination products like Suboxone. They also offer drugs like topiramate, naltrexone, disulfiram and acamprosate for alcohol use disorder. They offer nicotine replacement therapies like bupropion and varenicline to provide assistance in quitting smoking.

Medications are also recommended by them to treat withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, avoid relapse and lessen the likelihood of complications related to substance use disorders. Their healthcare professional will guide you about the appropriate drug for you, taking into account any possible risks or adverse effects.

They also provide a range of therapy and counseling options that are customized to your needs in addition to medication based treatment. Their services include self help groups, marriage and family counseling, intensive outpatient treatment and short term outpatient counseling. They provide continuing care programs that focus on relapse prevention techniques or residential care for more comprehensive support.

For veterans who face particular difficulties such as women veterans, those returning from combat and homeless veterans, special programs are also offered. They hope to help you on your journey to long term wellness and recovery by offering these specialized services. They put your stability and health first and ensure a seamless transition away from substance use.