Methadone Clinic Fort Washington, MD

A+ Counseling Center

A+ Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Fort Washington, MD. It is situated in Prince Georges County at 10903 Indian Head Highway, Suite 504, 20744 zip. A+ Counseling Center provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. A+ Counseling Center provides suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, A+ Counseling Center offers substance use education, individual counseling and employment counseling or training. A+ Counseling Center provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Fort Washington, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington?

  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 Fort Washington drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington?

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