Methadone Clinic Saugus, MA

Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus

Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus is a methadone clinic in Saugus, MA. It is located in Essex County at 184 Broadway Street, 01906 zip. Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, family counseling and individual counseling. Spectrum Health Systems Inc Spectrum/saugus provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Saugus, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Saugus 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 Saugus?

  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 Saugus drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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