Methadone Clinic Beverly, MA

North Shore Counseling Center

North Shore Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Beverly, MA. It is situated in Essex County at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 307-e, 01915 zip. North Shore Counseling Center provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, North Shore Counseling Center offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and individual counseling. North Shore Counseling Center provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Beverly, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Beverly 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 Beverly?

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

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

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

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

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