Methadone Clinic Great Barrington, MA

Brien Center

Brien Center is a methadone clinic in Great Barrington, MA. It is situated in Berkshire County at 60 Cottage Street, 01230 zip. Brien Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Brien Center provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Brien Center offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and marital/couples counseling. Brien Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Great Barrington, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington?

  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 Great Barrington drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington?

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