Methadone Clinic Harvard, MA

Advocates Community Counseling Harvard

Advocates Community Counseling Harvard is a methadone clinic in Harvard, MA. It is situated in Middlesex County at 257 Ayer Road, 01451 zip. Advocates Community Counseling Harvard provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Advocates Community Counseling Harvard offers individual counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Advocates Community Counseling Harvard provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Harvard, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Harvard 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 Harvard?

  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 Harvard drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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