Methadone Clinic Everett, MA

Eliot Community Human Services

Eliot Community Human Services is a methadone clinic in Everett, MA. It is situated in Middlesex County at 173 Chelsea Street, 02149 zip. Eliot Community Human Services provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Eliot Community Human Services provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Eliot Community Human Services offers family counseling, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Eliot Community Human Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women. Eliot Community Human Services also offers treatment in Greek, Chinese and Vietnamese.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Everett, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Everett 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 Everett?

  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 Everett drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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