Methadone Clinic Newington, CT

Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System

Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System is a methadone clinic in Newington, CT. It is located in Hartford County at 555 Willard Avenue, Suite 116-a, 06111 zip. Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System offers health education services, employment counseling or training and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Newington, CT:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Newington 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 Newington?

  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 Newington drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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