Methadone Clinic Oceanside, NY

Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised

Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised is a methadone clinic in Oceanside, NY. It is located in Nassau County at 71 Homecrest Court, 11572 zip. Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Oceanside Counseling Center Inc Medically Supervised provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Oceanside, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Oceanside 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 Oceanside?

  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 Oceanside drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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