Methadone Clinic Livermore, CA

Livermore Vamc

Livermore Vamc is a methadone clinic in Livermore, CA. It is located in Alameda County at 4951 Arroyo Road, 94550 zip. Livermore Vamc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Livermore Vamc provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Livermore Vamc offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, family counseling and substance use education. Livermore Vamc provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Livermore, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Livermore 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 Livermore?

  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 Livermore drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Livermore 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 Livermore always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Livermore 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 Livermore?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Livermore: 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.