Methadone Clinic Alapaha, GA

Penfield Addiction Ministries Alapaha Campus

Penfield Addiction Ministries Alapaha Campus is a methadone clinic in Alapaha, GA. It is located in Berrien County at 15320 Highway 129, 31622 zip. Penfield Addiction Ministries Alapaha Campus provides full residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Penfield Addiction Ministries Alapaha Campus offers individual counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Penfield Addiction Ministries Alapaha Campus provides medication assisted services to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Alapaha, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Alapaha 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 Alapaha?

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

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

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

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

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