Methadone Clinic Columbia, PA

Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc

Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc is a methadone clinic in Columbia, PA. It is situated in Lancaster County at 610 Poplar Street, 17512 zip. Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc offers individual counseling, family counseling and group counseling. Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Columbia, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Columbia 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 Columbia?

  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 Columbia drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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