Methadone Clinic Old Town, ME

Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department

Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department is a methadone clinic in Old Town, ME. It is located in Penobscot County at 23 Wabanaki Way, 04468 zip. Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department offers group counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Penobscot Nation Health Department provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Old Town, ME:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Old Town 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 Old Town?

  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 Old Town drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Old Town 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 Old Town always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Old Town 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 Old Town?

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