Methadone Clinic Patrick County, VA

Piedmont Community Services

Piedmont Community Services is a methadone clinic in Patrick County, VA. It is located at 22280 Jeb Stuart Highway, 24171 zip. Piedmont Community Services provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Piedmont Community Services provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Piedmont Community Services offers family counseling, vocational training and educational support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Piedmont Community Services provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Patrick County, VA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Patrick 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 Patrick County?

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

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

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

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

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