Methadone Clinic Ambridge, PA

Five Star Medical Services

Five Star Medical Services is a methadone clinic in Ambridge, PA. It is located in Beaver County at 422 Merchant Street, 15003 zip. Five Star Medical Services provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Five Star Medical Services provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Five Star Medical Services offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and health education services. Five Star Medical Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ambridge, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ambridge 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 Ambridge?

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

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

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

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

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