Methadone Clinic Wyandanch, NY

Welllife Network Outpatient

Welllife Network Outpatient is a methadone clinic in Wyandanch, NY. It is situated in Suffolk County at 234 Long Island Avenue, 11798 zip. Welllife Network Outpatient provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Welllife Network Outpatient provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Welllife Network Outpatient offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Welllife Network Outpatient provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Wyandanch, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Wyandanch 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 Wyandanch?

  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 Wyandanch drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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