Telemedicine Services

Telemedicine services offer innovative approaches for treating and reducing the effects of substance use disorders (SUDs). [1]

Technologies could alter addiction treatment service delivery patterns and outcomes.  Technologies that may be used for teletherapy include:

• Texting
• Videoconferencing
• Mobile Apps
• Web-Based Treatment Supports
• Telephone-Based Support and Use of Virtual Worlds

The We Level Up treatment center does not provide telemedicine sessions; rather, we treat intense SUD and mental health disorders requiring residential therapy. Listed above have all been applied in SUD treatment settings.  Generally, web-based computer and mobile device-delivered treatment supports have demonstrated superior outcomes to traditional care.  In contrast, treatment delivered through videoconferencing has resulted in similar treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to standard face-to-face care.

In addition, this type of service increase access to service and provide valuable support when patients are outside of the therapeutic setting and decide to use or not use addictive substances.  [2]

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Telemedicine Services For Addiction Treatment

Internationally, alcohol results in 3.3 million deaths each year.  In fact, opioid overdoses have become the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.  The prevailing paradigm of SUD treatment is through face-to-face therapy sessions that are sometimes available in combination with SUD treatment pharmacotherapies.  Telemedicine applications can potentially broaden access to SUD information, services, and support because almost everyone now has access to these technologies.

Several telemedicine technologies have emerged to augment traditional treatment approaches, with many supported by research evidence.  And, counselors understand and appreciate the need to connect with patients between appointments.  Similarly, patients want the safety net of support and community that digital technologies can provide.  [3]

SUD treatment outcomes need to be improved, and the overdose deaths rate need to go down.  Furthermore, teletherapy could be a mode to achieve these desired goals or, at the least, provide new methods for delivering SUD treatment and recovery supports.  [4]

Benefits Of Telemedicine Services

Web-based and mobile apps allow clients to document their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in as much detail as they want for presentation during a therapy session.  Of course, telemedicine should not be a replacement for one-on-one consultations with their healthcare professional, but the healthcare community has warmly received the technological application of smartphone apps.

As much as people have more online access now than they ever have in the past, there is an inherent convenience that comes with using digital platforms.  For instance, clinicians are available on an immediate, 24/7 basis, which has a particular application for addiction recovery.

For all the bad random advice available on the Internet, telemedicine makes it possible for an individual to connect to a licensed doctor or healthcare professional with the click of a button.

Keep in mind that only licensed professionals can safely offer teletherapy in any form because of their expertise.  While setting up guidelines, in general, effective teletherapy can be provided by anyone with a license to practice mental health therapy in person.  Mental health licensure requirements vary from state to state, and generally, there is no reciprocity between state licensure requirements.

Many insurance carriers now offer telehealth options as standard insurance coverage for everything from primary care to addiction treatment.

Types Of Telemedicine Services

Telemedicine has two major branches;  one deals with real-time issues, known as synchronous telemedicine.  The other deals with store-and-forward type issues like data transfer from one facility to another for examination or remote patient monitoring programs that send data to healthcare providers daily for follow-up. This type of therapy aims to increase access to medical information and expert care for all patients, even those geographically distant from a medical facility.

Many people are unable to visit doctors for minor and major health issues because of distance and accessibility concerns.  Teletherapy immensely helped, as patients have recovered without physical medical assistance.

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Connecting patients with therapists face-to-face have proven highly effective over the years.  However, these uncertain times call for new and innovative treatments.  Fortunately, at We Level Up Treatment Center, we offer comprehensive teletherapy.  We are committed to improving the quality and numbers of our telehealth options.

Why Choose We Level Up New Jersey? 

When clients begin medical detox, withdrawal symptoms can be similar, even identical to some of the symptoms of mental illness.  We Level Up Treatment Center’s addiction treatment, and mental health professionals are dual-diagnosis experts to treat mental illness and its corresponding addiction.  They can identify the difference between the two and offer personalized therapy that accounts for both conditions.  With We Leve Up, you can rest assured that we can offer:

• Immediate crisis treatment with quick intake programs, in some instances immediately.
• Comfortable, safe, and settings with attentive staff in modern facilities with amenities to promote recovery
• In-house Teams of specialists specially trained to deal with dual-diagnosis mental illness as well as addiction
• Complimentary critical family and alumni programs so that you will have support while in treatment and beyond once you leave
• We accept most insurance and offer free benefits verification without any obligation – ever.
• Providing residential inpatient, PHP, outpatient, and day treatment complemented by telemedicine services

The key to your recovery success will be finding a dedicated and well-trained treatment center for your care.  Make this your time to make a life-altering change for the better.  We Level Up Rehab NJ Treatment Center is ready to guide your recovery.  Begin with a call and get a free no-obligation assessment for you or a loved one.

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Sources:

[1-4] Use of Telemedicine in Addiction Treatment – National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine