Doctors That Prescribe Methadone In Northern Ky
2 Topics FoundI am trying to help my father find a doctor in northern Kentucky, zip code 41016. He has been on methadone for twelve years for drug addiction. He is now trying to get off of the methadone because he can no longer afford the clinic he was going to. He is trying to find a doctor to help him get off methadone. Please, any help in any direction would be greatly appreciated. ## Hello, Lindsay! How are you? I'm sorry, but if he's been taking it for addiction treatment, or maintenance, then a clinic is his only option. Private doctors are not allowed to prescribe it for that, even if he's just wanting to taper off. I'm sorry, I wish I had better news for you, but I don't. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, ...
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In NY looking for a private Dr to write methadone ## Looking for a private Doctor in northern ky to prescribe my methadone just cost me so much money now .take it for chronic back pain .going to a clinic right now but cost me 800 dollars a month with gas .but have to have it just really need a private Doctor .Thanks for any ones help . ## Hello, Dee! How are you? I'm very sorry, but if you've been going to a clinic, continuing there is your only option. Private doctors are not allowed to prescribe it for addiction treatment under the current laws and the fact that you've been going to a clinic, regardless of the reason, will be noted in your medical records. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, ...
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