Methadone Clinic Aiken, SC

Aiken Center

Aiken Center is a methadone clinic in Aiken, SC. It is situated in Aiken County at 1105 Gregg Highway, 29801 zip. Aiken Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Aiken Center offers individual counseling, health education services and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Aiken Center provides medication assisted services to women and men. Aiken Center also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Aiken, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Aiken 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 Aiken?

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

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

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

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

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