Methadone Clinic Hunker, PA

Rhj Medical Center Inc

Rhj Medical Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Hunker, PA. It is located in Westmoreland County at 1005 Old State Route 119, 15639 zip. Rhj Medical Center Inc provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Rhj Medical Center Inc provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Rhj Medical Center Inc offers individual counseling, family counseling and substance use education. Rhj Medical Center Inc provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hunker, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hunker 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 Hunker?

  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 Hunker drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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