Methadone Clinic Elbert County, GA

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is a methadone clinic in Elbert County, GA. It is located at 50 Chestnut Street, 30635 zip. Advantage Behavioral Health Systems provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Advantage Behavioral Health Systems offers group counseling, individual counseling and substance use education. Advantage Behavioral Health Systems provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Elbert County, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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