Methadone Clinic Farrell, PA

Discovery House Npa (farrell)

Discovery House Npa farrell is a methadone clinic in Farrell, PA. It is situated in Mercer County at 1914 Mercer Avenue, 16121 zip. Discovery House Npa farrell provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Discovery House Npa farrell provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Discovery House Npa farrell offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and individual counseling. Discovery House Npa farrell provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Farrell, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Farrell 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 Farrell?

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

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

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

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

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