Methadone Clinic El Cerrito, CA

Ohs

Ohs is a methadone clinic in El Cerrito, CA. It is situated in Contra Costa County at 11299 San Pablo Avenue, Suite W, 94530 zip. Ohs provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ohs offers substance use education, individual counseling and group counseling. Ohs provides medication assisted services to men and women. Ohs also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in El Cerrito, CA:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in El Cerrito?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in El Cerrito is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in El Cerrito?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout California. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in El Cerrito drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in El Cerrito has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in El Cerrito always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in El Cerrito are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in El Cerrito?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in El Cerrito: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.