Methadone Clinic Pennington, NJ

South Main Street Counseling Center

South Main Street Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Pennington, NJ. It is situated in Mercer County at 245 South Main Street, Suite B, 08534 zip. South Main Street Counseling Center provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, South Main Street Counseling Center offers family counseling, group counseling and individual counseling. South Main Street Counseling Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pennington, NJ:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Pennington 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 Pennington?

  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 Pennington drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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