Methadone Clinic Carbon County, PA

Carbon/monroe/pike Drug And Alcohol Commission Inc/carbon County Clinic

Carbon/monroe/pike Drug And Alcohol Commission Inc/carbon County Clinic is a methadone clinic in Carbon County, PA. It is located at 430 South 7th Street, 18235 zip. Carbon/monroe/pike Drug And Alcohol Commission Inc/carbon County Clinic provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Carbon/monroe/pike Drug And Alcohol Commission Inc/carbon County Clinic offers substance use education, group counseling and health education services. Carbon/monroe/pike Drug And Alcohol Commission Inc/carbon County Clinic provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Carbon County, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Carbon County 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 Carbon County?

  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 Carbon County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Carbon County 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 Carbon County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Carbon County 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 Carbon County?

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