Methadone Clinic Milford, CT

Bridges Healthcare Inc

Bridges Healthcare Inc is a methadone clinic in Milford, CT. It is situated in New Haven County at 941-949 Bridgeport Avenue, 06460 zip. Bridges Healthcare Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Bridges Healthcare Inc provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Bridges Healthcare Inc offers marital/couples counseling, family counseling and health education services. Bridges Healthcare Inc provides medication-assisted services to men and women. Bridges Healthcare Inc also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Milford, CT:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Milford 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 Milford?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Connecticut. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Milford drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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