MedMark Treatment Centers Amherst

Services

Our Buprenorphine and Methadone Treatment Services in Amherst

At MedMark Amherst, we take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to addiction care. Our services address the physical, emotional and social aspects of addiction to promote your well-being in all areas of life. The treatments available at our clinic include:

• Methadone and buprenorphine treatment. Our main service, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), involves using medicine to relieve withdrawal symptoms. We use methadone and buprenorphine at our clinic
• Individual counseling. Every patient who receives MAT also takes part in individual counseling where they work on recovery skills.
• Drug screenings and physicals. We offer regular physicals and drug screenings to help you stay healthy throughout your treatment.
• Case management. During treatment, your case manager will coordinate your care plan and the services included in it.
• Discharge planning. Patients who complete MAT at our clinic develop an in-depth discharge plan with their care team that includes relapse planning and service coordination.

Commonly Asked Questions

It can become easier to take the first step toward recovery when you understand what to expect from our program. Prospective patients often ask us questions such as:

• Is this a residential program? No, we have an outpatient program, meaning that you get appointment-based treatment. Outside of the clinic, you can continue to attend work or school and provide care to your loved ones.
• Why do I have to get counseling? Evidence shows that a combination of MAT and counseling promotes a higher recovery rate than MAT alone. Addiction can also have a wide range of co-occurring disorders, such as depression and anxiety, that we can help you address.
• Can I get MAT if I’m pregnant? Research indicates that methadone treatment is much safer for pregnancy than other approaches to addiction. Compared to detoxification or continued opioid use, MAT reduces the patient’s risk of miscarriage and promotes a safer environment for pregnancy.
• Will I have side effects from the MAT medicine? Our medical providers will closely supervise you for side effects and adjust your treatment as needed. Your care team will work with you to keep you comfortable and healthy during MAT.
• Do you treat any other type of addiction? No, we only treat opioid addiction. We welcome you to contact us if you have another type of addiction and don’t know where you can get treatment. Our team can help you find a provider in your area.