Methadone Clinic Oneonta, NY

Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic

Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic is a methadone clinic in Oneonta, NY. It is situated in Otsego County at 242 Main Street, 2nd Floor, 13820 zip. Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, health education services and marital/couples counseling. Otsego County Community Services Otsego Chemical Dependencies Clinic provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Oneonta, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Oneonta 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 Oneonta?

  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 Oneonta drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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