Methadone Clinic Barstow, MD

Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow

Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow is a methadone clinic in Barstow, MD. It is located in Calvert County at 280 Stafford Road, 20610 zip. Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow provides buprenorphine maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow offers group counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Calvert County Behavioral Health Barstow provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Barstow, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Barstow 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 Barstow?

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

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

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

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

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