Methadone Clinic Orleans, MA

Gosnold Counseling Center

Gosnold Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Orleans, MA. It is located in Barnstable County at 179 Route 6-a, 02653 zip. Gosnold Counseling Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Gosnold Counseling Center provides relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Gosnold Counseling Center offers marital/couples counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Gosnold Counseling Center provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Orleans, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Orleans 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 Orleans?

  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 Orleans drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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