Methadone Clinic Kershaw County, SC

Alpha Behavioral Health Center

Alpha Behavioral Health Center is a methadone clinic in Kershaw County, SC. It is situated at 709 Mill Street, 29020 zip. Alpha Behavioral Health Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Alpha Behavioral Health Center offers family counseling, group counseling and substance use education. Alpha Behavioral Health Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Kershaw County, SC:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Kershaw 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 Kershaw 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 Kershaw County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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