Methadone Clinic Hatteras, NC

Port Health Services

Port Health Services is a methadone clinic in Hatteras, NC. It is located in Dare County at 57635 Highway 12, 27943 zip. Port Health Services provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Port Health Services provides suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Port Health Services offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, group counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Port Health Services provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hatteras, NC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hatteras 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 Hatteras?

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

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

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

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

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