Methadone Clinic Orefield, PA

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Orefield, PA. It is located in Lehigh County at 2970 Corporate Court, 18069 zip. Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and individual counseling. Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Orefield, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Orefield 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 Orefield?

  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 Orefield drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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