Methadone Clinic North Stonington, CT

Stonington Institute

Stonington Institute is a methadone clinic in North Stonington, CT. It is located in New London County at 75 Swantown Hill Road, 06359 zip. Stonington Institute provides residential detoxification, short-term residential treatment and full residential treatment. Stonington Institute provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Stonington Institute offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and individual counseling. Stonington Institute provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in North Stonington, CT:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in North Stonington 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 North Stonington?

  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 North Stonington drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in North Stonington 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 North Stonington always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in North Stonington 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 North Stonington?

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