Methadone Clinic Temple Hills, MD

Urban Counseling Institute

Urban Counseling Institute is a methadone clinic in Temple Hills, MD. It is situated in Prince Georges County at 4400 Stamp Road, Suite 208-b, 20748 zip. Urban Counseling Institute provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization. Other than methadone treatment, Urban Counseling Institute offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and group counseling. Urban Counseling Institute provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Temple Hills, MD:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills?

  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 Temple Hills drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills?

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