Methadone Clinic Cherokee County, SC

Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse

Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse is a methadone clinic in Cherokee County, SC. It is situated at 201 West Montgomery Street, 29341 zip. Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and family counseling. Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cherokee County, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County?

  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 Cherokee County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County?

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