Methadone Clinic Ridgecrest, NC

First At Blue Ridge Inc

First At Blue Ridge Inc is a methadone clinic in Ridgecrest, NC. It is located in Buncombe County at 32 Knox Road, 28770 zip. First At Blue Ridge Inc provides full residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, First At Blue Ridge Inc offers substance use education, employment counseling or training and vocational training and educational support. First At Blue Ridge Inc provides medication assisted treatment to men and women. First At Blue Ridge Inc also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ridgecrest, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?

  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 Ridgecrest drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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