Methadone Clinic Berwick, PA

Gaudenzia Inc Berwick

Gaudenzia Inc Berwick is a methadone clinic in Berwick, PA. It is situated in Columbia County at 205 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, 18603 zip. Gaudenzia Inc Berwick provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gaudenzia Inc Berwick offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, individual counseling and substance use education. Gaudenzia Inc Berwick provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Berwick, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Berwick 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 Berwick?

  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 Berwick drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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