Methadone Clinic Newark, CA

Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center

Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center is a methadone clinic in Newark, CA. It is situated in Alameda County at 6330 Thornton Avenue, 94560 zip. Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center offers family counseling, group counseling and individual counseling. Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women. Second Chance Inc Tri Cities Center also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Newark, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Newark 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 Newark?

  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 Newark drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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