Methadone Clinic Sylmar, CA

Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department

Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department is a methadone clinic in Sylmar, CA. It is situated in Los Angeles County at 12669 Encinitas Avenue, 91342 zip. Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization. Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department offers group counseling, substance use education and health education services. Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine Department also offers treatment in Farsi and Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Sylmar, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Sylmar 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 Sylmar?

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

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

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

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

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