Methadone Clinic Saint Simons Island, GA

Saint Simons By The Sea

Saint Simons By The Sea is a methadone clinic in Saint Simons Island, GA. It is situated in Glynn County at 2927 Demere Road, 31522 zip. Saint Simons By The Sea provides hospital inpatient detoxification, hospital inpatient treatment and hospital inpatient treatment. Saint Simons By The Sea provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine detox and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Saint Simons By The Sea offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and group counseling. Saint Simons By The Sea provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Saint Simons Island, GA:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Saint Simons Island?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Saint Simons Island 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 Saint Simons Island?

  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 Saint Simons Island drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Saint Simons Island 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 Saint Simons Island always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Saint Simons Island 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 Saint Simons Island?

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