Methadone Clinic Carrboro, NC

Unc Horizons Program

Unc Horizons Program is a methadone clinic in Carrboro, NC. It is situated in Orange County at 410 North Greensboro Street, Suite 220, 27510 zip. Unc Horizons Program provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Unc Horizons Program provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Unc Horizons Program offers marital/couples counseling, family counseling and substance use education. Unc Horizons Program provides medication-assisted services to women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Carrboro, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Carrboro 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 Carrboro?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout North Carolina. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Carrboro drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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