Methadone Clinic Lynnfield, MA

Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield

Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield is a methadone clinic in Lynnfield, MA. It is situated in Essex County at 6 Kimball Lane, Suite 310, 01940 zip. Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, individual counseling and family counseling. Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lynnfield, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield?

  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 Lynnfield drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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