Methadone Clinic Moncks Corner, SC

Ernest E Kennedy Center

Ernest E Kennedy Center is a methadone clinic in Moncks Corner, SC. It is located in Berkeley County at 306 Airport Drive, 29461 zip. Ernest E Kennedy Center provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ernest E Kennedy Center offers family counseling, substance use education and health education services. Ernest E Kennedy Center provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Moncks Corner, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner?

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