Methadone Clinic Demorest, GA

Avita Community Partners

Avita Community Partners is a methadone clinic in Demorest, GA. It is situated in Habersham County at 196 Scoggins Drive, 30535 zip. Avita Community Partners provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Avita Community Partners offers health education services, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and group counseling. Avita Community Partners provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Demorest, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Demorest 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 Demorest?

  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 Demorest drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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