Methadone Clinic Metuchen, NJ

First Step Counseling

First Step Counseling is a methadone clinic in Metuchen, NJ. It is situated in Middlesex County at 15 Calvin Place, 08840 zip. First Step Counseling provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, First Step Counseling offers marital/couples counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. First Step Counseling provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. First Step Counseling also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Metuchen, NJ:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Metuchen 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 Metuchen?

  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 Metuchen drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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