Methadone Clinic Summerville, SC

Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse

Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse is a methadone clinic in Summerville, SC. It is situated in Dorchester County at 500 North Main Street, Suite 4, 29483 zip. Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse offers marital/couples counseling, family counseling and group counseling. Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse provides medication-assisted services to women and men. Dorchester County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Summerville, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Summerville 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 Summerville?

  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 Summerville drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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