Methadone Clinic Marathon, FL

Guidance Care Center Inc

Guidance Care Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Marathon, FL. It is situated in Monroe County at 3000 41st Street Ocean, 33050 zip. Guidance Care Center Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and full residential treatment. Guidance Care Center Inc provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Guidance Care Center Inc offers group counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and individual counseling. Guidance Care Center Inc provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Marathon, FL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Marathon 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 Marathon?

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

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

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

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

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