Methadone Clinic Berlin, MD

Worcester County Health Department Berlin Health Center

Worcester County Health Department Berlin Health Center is a methadone clinic in Berlin, MD. It is located in Worcester County at 9730 Healthway Drive, 21811 zip. Worcester County Health Department Berlin Health Center provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Worcester County Health Department Berlin Health Center offers group counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Worcester County Health Department Berlin Health Center provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Berlin, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Berlin 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 Berlin?

  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 Berlin drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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