Methadone Clinic Shelby, OH

Cornell Abraxas Group Inc

Cornell Abraxas Group Inc is a methadone clinic in Shelby, OH. It is located in Richland County at 2775 State Route 39, 44875 zip. Cornell Abraxas Group Inc provides long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Cornell Abraxas Group Inc offers health education services, family counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Cornell Abraxas Group Inc provides medication assisted services to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Shelby, OH:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Shelby 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 Shelby?

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

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

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

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

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