Methadone Clinic Essex, MD

Medmark Treatment Centers Essex

Medmark Treatment Centers Essex is a methadone clinic in Essex, MD. It is situated in Baltimore County at 8909 Kelso Drive, 21221 zip. Medmark Treatment Centers Essex provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient detoxification and outpatient treatment. Medmark Treatment Centers Essex provides buprenorphine maintenance, buprenorphine detox and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Medmark Treatment Centers Essex offers family counseling, individual counseling and employment counseling or training. Medmark Treatment Centers Essex provides medication-assisted services to men and women. Medmark Treatment Centers Essex also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Essex, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Essex 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 Essex?

  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 Essex drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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