Methadone Clinic Ashland, VA

Hanover County Community Service Board

Hanover County Community Service Board is a methadone clinic in Ashland, VA. It is situated in Hanover County at 12300 Washington Highway, 23005 zip. Hanover County Community Service Board provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Hanover County Community Service Board offers health education services, individual counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Hanover County Community Service Board provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ashland, VA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ashland 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 Ashland?

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

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

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

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

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