Methadone Clinic Vandergrift, PA

Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift

Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift is a methadone clinic in Vandergrift, PA. It is situated in Westmoreland County at 2994 River Road, 15690 zip. Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift offers individual counseling, health education services and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Rhj Medical Center Inc Vandergrift provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Vandergrift, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift?

  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 Vandergrift drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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