Methadone Clinic Far Rockaway, NY

Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2

Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 is a methadone clinic in Far Rockaway, NY. It is situated in Queens County at 1600 Central Avenue, Floor 2, 11691 zip. Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 offers substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and group counseling. Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 provides medication-assisted services to women and men. Long Island Jewish Medical Center Far Rockaway Treatment Center Op 2 also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Far Rockaway, NY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?

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