Methadone Clinic Lubec, ME

Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center is a methadone clinic in Lubec, ME. It is situated in Washington County at 43 South Lubec Road, 04652 zip. Regional Medical Center provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Regional Medical Center provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Regional Medical Center offers health education services, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Regional Medical Center provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lubec, ME:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lubec 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 Lubec?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Maine. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Lubec drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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