Methadone Clinic Litchfield, CT

Connecticut Junior Republic

Connecticut Junior Republic is a methadone clinic in Litchfield, CT. It is located in Litchfield County at 550 Goshen Road, P. o. Box 161, 06759 zip. Connecticut Junior Republic provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Connecticut Junior Republic offers health education services, group counseling and family counseling. Connecticut Junior Republic provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Connecticut Junior Republic also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Litchfield, CT:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Litchfield 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 Litchfield?

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

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

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

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

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