Methadone Clinic Joppa, MD

Joppa Health Services Inc

Joppa Health Services Inc is a methadone clinic in Joppa, MD. It is located in Harford County at 623 Pulaski Highway, Suite A, 21085 zip. Joppa Health Services Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient detoxification and outpatient treatment. Joppa Health Services Inc provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Joppa Health Services Inc offers substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Joppa Health Services Inc provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Joppa, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Joppa 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 Joppa?

  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 Joppa drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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