Methadone Clinic Lewisburg, PA

Gaudenzia Inc Lewisburg

Gaudenzia Inc Lewisburg is a methadone clinic in Lewisburg, PA. It is situated in Union County at 480 Hafer Road, 17837 zip. Gaudenzia Inc Lewisburg provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gaudenzia Inc Lewisburg offers group counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Gaudenzia Inc Lewisburg provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lewisburg, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg?

  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 Lewisburg drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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