Methadone Clinic Fort Lee, NJ

Candace Boltuch Fagan

Candace Boltuch Fagan is a methadone clinic in Fort Lee, NJ. It is situated in Bergen County at 2357 Lemoine Avenue, 07024 zip. Candace Boltuch Fagan provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Candace Boltuch Fagan offers substance use education, individual counseling and marital/couples counseling. Candace Boltuch Fagan provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Fort Lee, NJ:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout New Jersey. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Fort Lee drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee?

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