Methadone Clinic Berwyn, PA

Malvern Institute Berwyn

Malvern Institute Berwyn is a methadone clinic in Berwyn, PA. It is located in Chester County at 1161 East Lancaster Avenue, 19312 zip. Malvern Institute Berwyn provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Malvern Institute Berwyn provides naltrexone administration, methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Malvern Institute Berwyn offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and family counseling. Malvern Institute Berwyn provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Berwyn, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Berwyn 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 Berwyn?

  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 Berwyn drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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