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Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rochester, Pennsylvania
Rochester is a small Beaver County borough along the Ohio River, with one opioid treatment program that offers methadone treatment. Licensed providers in Rochester also offer buprenorphine prescriptions in the office or via telehealth services.
Naltrexone is a third option that can be prescribed in the office, via telehealth or at a local opioid treatment program. The Pittsburgh area has several additional opioid treatment programs. Explore the list of Pennsylvania programs to see what is within driving distance or to compare treatment statewide.
Three Medications and Where You Get Them
The FDA has approved three medications to treat opioid use disorder. Each one has a different method of action and where you get each one is also different.
Methadone is only given out at a certified opioid treatment program. This follows federal law that mandates how the medication can be dispensed and the required monitoring during treatment.
Buprenorphine is another approved medication to treat opioid use disorder. A licensed and certified provider can prescribe it in an office. You can pick up the medication at a regular pharmacy. In many cases it can also be started and maintained via telehealth.
Naltrexone blocks the effects opioids have on your body rather than easing them. Naltrexone can be prescribed as a daily pill or a monthly injection through a prescriber or a program. For a side-by-side look at the two most commonly compared options, see methadone versus Suboxone.
Common Questions from Rochester
Is there a methadone clinic in Rochester, PA?
Yes, there is one opioid treatment program in Rochester, PA. When you want to consider a second option Pittsburgh offers several additional options.
What if buprenorphine fits my situation better?
Buprenorphine does not require daily visits to receive your medication the way methadone does. This means an office-based prescriber or a telehealth provider serving Beaver County is often a more practical way to begin your recovery journey.
How often will I need to go in person at first?
You will need to go daily when you first begin methadone treatment. This allows the staff to evaluate your response to the treatment. As you stabilize and treatment progresses you may be allowed to take home doses on a schedule set by your clinician.
Will insurance cover treatment here?
Yes, insurance does cover treatment but your coverage varies. Most opioid treatment programs and prescribers accept Medicaid and many private insurance plans, but the details vary by plan. Ask the program to verify your coverage before treatment starts.
What if the Rochester program does not have an opening?
When the Rochester program does not have an opening you can consider buprenorphine prescribed in an office or via telehealth. This is often the fastest way to begin. You can also find more programs in Philadelphia to compare.