Methadone Clinic Barnegat, NJ

Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj

Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj is a methadone clinic in Barnegat, NJ. It is located in Ocean County at 848 West Bay Avenue, Suite C-1, 08005 zip. Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj offers family counseling, substance use education and employment counseling or training. Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Preferred Behavioral Health Of Nj also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Barnegat, NJ:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Barnegat 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 Barnegat?

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

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

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

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

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