Methadone Clinic Roxbury Crossing, MA

Whittier Street Health Center

Whittier Street Health Center is a methadone clinic in Roxbury Crossing, MA. It is situated in Suffolk County at 1290 Tremont Street, 02120 zip. Whittier Street Health Center provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Whittier Street Health Center provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Whittier Street Health Center offers individual counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Whittier Street Health Center provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Roxbury Crossing, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Roxbury Crossing 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 Roxbury Crossing?

  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 Roxbury Crossing drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Roxbury Crossing 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 Roxbury Crossing always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Roxbury Crossing 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 Roxbury Crossing?

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