Methadone Clinic Whitfield County, GA

Georgia Hope

Georgia Hope is a methadone clinic in Whitfield County, GA. It is located at 1414 Dug Gap Road, 30720 zip. Georgia Hope provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Georgia Hope offers individual counseling, health education services and marital/couples counseling. Georgia Hope provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Whitfield County, GA:

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

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

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

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

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

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