Methadone Clinic Cabin John, MD

Potomac Programs

Potomac Programs is a methadone clinic in Cabin John, MD. It is situated in Montgomery County at 7945 Macarthur Boulevard, Suite 214, 20818 zip. Potomac Programs provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Potomac Programs offers individual counseling, group counseling and vocational training and educational support. Potomac Programs provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Potomac Programs also offers treatment in Spanish and Chinese.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cabin John, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cabin John 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 Cabin John?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Cabin John 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 Cabin John always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Cabin John 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 Cabin John?

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