Methadone Clinic North East, PA

Gaudenzia Inc North East Outpatient

Gaudenzia Inc North East Outpatient is a methadone clinic in North East, PA. It is situated in Erie County at 6 East Main Street, 16428 zip. Gaudenzia Inc North East Outpatient provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gaudenzia Inc North East Outpatient offers family counseling, substance use education and group counseling. Gaudenzia Inc North East Outpatient provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in North East, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in North East 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 North East?

  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 North East drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in North East 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 North East always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in North East 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 North East?

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