Methadone Clinic Derwood, MD

Metro Counseling Services Inc

Metro Counseling Services Inc is a methadone clinic in Derwood, MD. It is located in Montgomery County at 15719 Crabbs Branch Way, 20855 zip. Metro Counseling Services Inc provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Metro Counseling Services Inc offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, group counseling and individual counseling. Metro Counseling Services Inc provides medication-assisted services to women and men. Metro Counseling Services Inc also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Derwood, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Derwood 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 Derwood?

  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 Derwood drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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