Methadone Clinic Franklin County, GA

Penfield Addiction Ministries Lavonia Campus

Penfield Addiction Ministries Lavonia Campus is a methadone clinic in Franklin County, GA. It is located at 1150 Bear Creek Road, 30553 zip. Penfield Addiction Ministries Lavonia Campus provides long-term residential treatment and full residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Penfield Addiction Ministries Lavonia Campus offers family counseling, substance use education and individual counseling. Penfield Addiction Ministries Lavonia Campus provides medication assisted treatment to women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Franklin County, GA:

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

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

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

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

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

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