Methadone Maintenance: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: Methadone maintenance/ vacation?

(Posted by: jonsantarlas on 2007-06-17 16:09:52)

I just started Methadone maintenance for my addiction, but I am going away in two weeks. I have to go to the clinic daily to receive my meds. I live in Philly and am going to Florida.I found a methadone clinic near where I'm staying. Can my clinic send paper work down to the clinic in Florida so that they can distribute my meds to me for the week I am away? Or can my clinic supply me with a weeks worth of meds to take with me?

Posted by: roxiecat4200 on 2007-06-17, 16:12:55

That is sometthing you will have to discuss with the clinic.

Posted by: Rachel L on 2007-06-17, 16:13:08

They prolly wont give you anything to take wit you, You might be able to have them send something down there so you can still get your methadone while on vacation. If not then dont go anywhere till your finished with treatment,

Posted by: Proud♫ Mary. on 2007-06-17, 16:13:19

I think it would be best to someone who administers your meds. They would have the best answer.

Posted by: laura s on 2007-06-17, 16:17:10

Yes, talk to your counselor ASAP and they will set everything up for you, You will have to pay to guest dose. If you've been clean long enough they can give you enough to last you a week or 2. I moved to S.C and they let you get a month take home, in Indiana you could only get a 4 day take home,every clinic has its own rules. Good Luck and have a great vacation!!