Are Methadone Clinics Available on Traditional Holidays?

The answer to which methadone clinics are available on traditional holidays is a tricky one. The holidays are the time that many people relapse so you would think that every available clinic would be open. In the United States, this is just not the case. Fortunately, if you are taking methadone around the holidays getting your dose might not be a problem. There are a few things that you can do to make sure you do not miss a dose on a major holiday.

Look for an Open Clinic Near You

Using the resources available at the MethadoneClinic.com, you can find a clinic that is open for every major holiday. It is important to find one well before you need one.

The normal doctor that gives you the methadone should also be able to help you locate an open clinic. They usually have a list of places that you can go for your dose in case they cannot give it to you.

Plan Ahead

Talk to your doctor before the holidays.

By planning ahead you can be sure to have your usual dose. Some doctors will give an interim dose depending on your risk level. By talking to your doctor in advance they might be able to give you traveling doses for the time their clinic is closed. Most clinics have programs in place for days that they are closed or when they cannot give you, your recommended dose.

Find an Inpatient Clinic

Most inpatient clinics are open during the holidays. If you and your doctor contact the clinic ahead of time, they might be able to give you, your standard dose. You just go to the clinic with your prescription and a note from your normal doctor and they should be able to help you out.

Go to a Hospital

If you have planned ahead, then you can go to any hospital, explain to them that you are on methadone and give them both your prescription and your doctor’s note. Many area hospitals are used to dealing with things like this on the holidays and do not give you too much trouble.

If you Have not Planned Ahead

Not planning ahead makes things far more difficult. You might not have a prescription or a doctor’s note. Hospitals and other clinics will be suspicious of you. Many times they can contact your doctor or pain management specialist and get things straightened out. Other times they might keep you overnight after your dose. This is something that you will have to deal with.

The key to receiving your regular dose of methadone during the holiday clinic closures is to plan ahead. If you are going out of town or if your clinic is closed, make sure that you speak to your doctor before the closure happens.

If you need help finding an open clinic or starting methadone treatment during the holidays, call us at 800-678-5931(Paid Advertiser) . We can get you the help that you need so you do not have to interrupt your regiment.