Methadone Clinic Burke County, GA

Comm Service Board Of Middle Ga Ogeechee Division

Comm Service Board Of Middle Ga Ogeechee Division is a methadone clinic in Burke County, GA. It is located at 292 West 4th Street, 30830 zip. Comm Service Board Of Middle Ga Ogeechee Division provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Comm Service Board Of Middle Ga Ogeechee Division offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and health education services. Comm Service Board Of Middle Ga Ogeechee Division provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Burke County, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Burke County 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 Burke County?

  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 Burke County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Burke County 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 Burke County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Burke County 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 Burke County?

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