Methadone Clinic Franklin Square, NY

Star Program Op

Star Program Op is a methadone clinic in Franklin Square, NY. It is situated in Nassau County at 340 Dogwood Avenue, Suite 106, 11010 zip. Star Program Op provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Star Program Op provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Star Program Op offers employment counseling or training, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and marital/couples counseling. Star Program Op provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Star Program Op also offers treatment in Korean and Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Franklin Square, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square?

  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 Franklin Square drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square?

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