Methadone Clinic Dukes County, MA

Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient

Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient is a methadone clinic in Dukes County, MA. It is situated at 111 Edgartown Road, 02568 zip. Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, family counseling and marital/couples counseling. Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women. Marthas Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center/outpatient also supports Spanish patients for addiction treatment.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Dukes County, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Dukes County 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 Dukes County?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Massachusetts. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Dukes County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Dukes County 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 Dukes County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Dukes County 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 Dukes County?

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