Methadone Clinic Taft, CA

College Community Services Taft

College Community Services Taft is a methadone clinic in Taft, CA. It is situated in Kern County at 1021 4th Street, Suite B, 93268 zip. College Community Services Taft provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, College Community Services Taft offers health education services, family counseling and substance use education. College Community Services Taft provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. College Community Services Taft also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Taft, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Taft 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 Taft?

  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 Taft drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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