Methadone Clinic Sylvania, GA

Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services

Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Sylvania, GA. It is situated in Screven County at 302 East Ogeechee Street, 30467 zip. Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services offers employment counseling or training, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and group counseling. Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Sylvania, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Sylvania 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 Sylvania?

  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 Sylvania drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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