Methadone Clinic Pacoima, CA

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta is a methadone clinic in Pacoima, CA. It is located in Los Angeles County at 11643 Glenoaks Boulevard, 91331 zip. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta provides full residential treatment, long-term residential treatment and short-term residential treatment. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta offers marital/couples counseling, family counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Via Avanta provides medication-assisted treatment to women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pacoima, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Pacoima 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 Pacoima?

  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 Pacoima drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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