Methadone Clinic Craven County, NC

Port Health Services New Bern

Port Health Services New Bern is a methadone clinic in Craven County, NC. It is situated at 1309 Tatum Drive, 28562 zip. Port Health Services New Bern provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Port Health Services New Bern provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Port Health Services New Bern offers substance use education, health education services and marital/couples counseling. Port Health Services New Bern provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Craven County, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Craven County 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 Craven County?

  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 Craven County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Craven County 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 Craven County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Craven County 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 Craven County?

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