Methadone Clinic Wantagh, NY

Southeast Nassau Guidance Center (sng) Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1

Southeast Nassau Guidance Center sng Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1 is a methadone clinic in Wantagh, NY. It is situated in Nassau County at 3375 Park Avenue, Suite 2005, 11793 zip. Southeast Nassau Guidance Center sng Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1 provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Southeast Nassau Guidance Center sng Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1 provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Southeast Nassau Guidance Center sng Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1 offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and individual counseling. Southeast Nassau Guidance Center sng Drug Abuse Treatment Unit 1 provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Wantagh, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Wantagh 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 Wantagh?

  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 Wantagh drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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