Methadone Clinic Portsmouth, RI

Adcare Rhode Island Outpatient

Adcare Rhode Island Outpatient is a methadone clinic in Portsmouth, RI. It is situated in Newport County at 11 King Charles Drive, Suite A-2, 02871 zip. Adcare Rhode Island Outpatient provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Adcare Rhode Island Outpatient offers family counseling, health education services and group counseling. Adcare Rhode Island Outpatient provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Portsmouth, RI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Rhode Island. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Portsmouth drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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