Methadone Clinic Lewistown, PA

Clear Concepts Counseling

Clear Concepts Counseling is a methadone clinic in Lewistown, PA. It is situated in Mifflin County at 24 North Main Street, 17044 zip. Clear Concepts Counseling provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Clear Concepts Counseling offers individual counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Clear Concepts Counseling provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lewistown, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lewistown 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 Lewistown?

  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 Lewistown drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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