Methadone Clinic Houston, PA

Progressive Medical Specialists Inc

Progressive Medical Specialists Inc is a methadone clinic in Houston, PA. It is situated in Washington County at 2453 West Pike Street, Suites C And D, 15342 zip. Progressive Medical Specialists Inc provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Progressive Medical Specialists Inc provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Progressive Medical Specialists Inc offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Progressive Medical Specialists Inc provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Houston, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Houston 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 Houston?

  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 Houston drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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