Methadone Clinic South Boston, VA

Southside Community Services Board

Southside Community Services Board is a methadone clinic in South Boston, VA. It is located in Halifax County at 424 Hamilton Boulevard, 24592 zip. Southside Community Services Board provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southside Community Services Board offers substance use education, family counseling and employment counseling or training. Southside Community Services Board provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in South Boston, VA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in South Boston 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 South Boston?

  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 South Boston drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in South Boston 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 South Boston always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in South Boston 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 South Boston?

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