Methadone Clinic Candler County, GA

Candler Counseling Center

Candler Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Candler County, GA. It is located at 737 South Lewis Street, 30439 zip. Candler Counseling Center provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Candler Counseling Center offers individual counseling, group counseling and marital/couples counseling. Candler Counseling Center provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Candler County, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Candler County 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 Candler County?

  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 Candler County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Candler County 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 Candler County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Candler County 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 Candler County?

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