Methadone Clinic Bay Shore, NY

Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program

Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program is a methadone clinic in Bay Shore, NY. It is located in Suffolk County at 1444 5th Avenue, 11706 zip. Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program offers group counseling, individual counseling and health education services. Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Family Services League Of Suffolk County Outpatient Chemical Dep Program also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Bay Shore, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore?

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