Methadone Clinic Lusby, MD

Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby

Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby is a methadone clinic in Lusby, MD. It is situated in Calvert County at 20 Appeal Lane, 20657 zip. Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby offers health education services, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and individual counseling. Calvert County Behavioral Health Lusby provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lusby, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lusby 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 Lusby?

  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 Lusby drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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