Methadone Clinic Douglas, GA

Satilla Community Services Unison Behavioral Health

Satilla Community Services Unison Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Douglas, GA. It is located in Coffee County at 1005 Shirley Avenue, 31533 zip. Satilla Community Services Unison Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Satilla Community Services Unison Behavioral Health offers substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and individual counseling. Satilla Community Services Unison Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Douglas, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Douglas 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 Douglas?

  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 Douglas drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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