Methadone Clinic Caroline County, MD

Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders

Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders is a methadone clinic in Caroline County, MD. It is situated at 403 South 7th Street, 21629 zip. Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders offers health education services, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Caroline County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorders provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Caroline County, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Caroline 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 Caroline County?

  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 Caroline County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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