Methadone Clinic Upshur County, WV

Appalachian Community Health Center Inc Upshur County Office Adult Services

Appalachian Community Health Center Inc Upshur County Office Adult Services is a methadone clinic in Upshur County, WV. It is situated at 27 South Kanawha Street, 26201 zip. Appalachian Community Health Center Inc Upshur County Office Adult Services provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Appalachian Community Health Center Inc Upshur County Office Adult Services offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Appalachian Community Health Center Inc Upshur County Office Adult Services provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Upshur County, WV:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Upshur 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 Upshur County?

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

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

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

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

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