Methadone Clinic Gaffney, SC

Cherokee County Commission On Alcohol And Drug Abuse

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

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Gaffney, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Gaffney 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 Gaffney?

  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 Gaffney drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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