Methadone Clinic Rutherfordton, NC

Preferred Choice Healthcare

Preferred Choice Healthcare is a methadone clinic in Rutherfordton, NC. It is located in Rutherford County at 182 West Court Street, 28139 zip. Preferred Choice Healthcare provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Preferred Choice Healthcare offers substance use education, family counseling and group counseling. Preferred Choice Healthcare provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women. Preferred Choice Healthcare also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Rutherfordton, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton?

  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 Rutherfordton drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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