Methadone Clinic Charlestown, MA

Charlestown Recovery Home

Charlestown Recovery Home is a methadone clinic in Charlestown, MA. It is located in Suffolk County at 15 Bunker Hill Street, 02129 zip. Charlestown Recovery Home provides long-term residential treatment and full residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Charlestown Recovery Home offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, health education services and individual counseling. Charlestown Recovery Home provides medication assisted treatment to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Charlestown, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Charlestown 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 Charlestown?

  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 Charlestown drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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