Methadone Clinic Weirton, WV

Healthways Inc Greentree

Healthways Inc Greentree is a methadone clinic in Weirton, WV. It is located in Hancock County at 3622 West Street, Suite A, 26062 zip. Healthways Inc Greentree provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Healthways Inc Greentree offers family counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Healthways Inc Greentree provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Weirton, WV:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Weirton 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 Weirton?

  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 Weirton drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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