Methadone Clinic Pacifica, CA

Starvista

Starvista is a methadone clinic in Pacifica, CA. It is situated in San Mateo County at 480 Manor Plaza, 94044 zip. Starvista provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Starvista offers substance use education, health education services and individual counseling. Starvista provides medication assisted treatment to men and women. Starvista also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pacifica, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Pacifica 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 Pacifica?

  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 Pacifica drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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