Methadone Clinic Buford, GA

Healthqwest

Healthqwest is a methadone clinic in Buford, GA. It is located in Gwinnett County at 4271 South Lee Street, 30518 zip. Healthqwest provides outpatient treatment, outpatient detoxification and regular outpatient treatment. Healthqwest provides methadone maintenance, methadone detox and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Healthqwest offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Healthqwest provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Buford, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Buford 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 Buford?

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

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

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

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

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