Methadone Clinic Nags Head, NC

Port Health Services

Port Health Services is a methadone clinic in Nags Head, NC. It is located in Dare County at 2808 South Croatan Highway, Suite 565, 27959 zip. Port Health Services provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Port Health Services provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Port Health Services offers group counseling, family counseling and substance use education. Port Health Services provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Nags Head, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Nags Head 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 Nags Head?

  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 Nags Head drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Nags Head 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 Nags Head always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Nags Head 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 Nags Head?

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