Methadone Clinic Saint Marys, PA

Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Saint Marys Unit

Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Saint Marys Unit is a methadone clinic in Saint Marys, PA. It is located in Elk County at 1305 Bucktail Road, 15857 zip. Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Saint Marys Unit provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Saint Marys Unit offers employment counseling or training, individual counseling and marital/couples counseling. Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Saint Marys Unit provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Saint Marys, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys?

  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 Saint Marys drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys?

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