Private Methadone Doctors

Hello. I am a 26 year old male who has been struggling with opiate addiction for about a decade. Recently I tried the suboxone program which helped to a degree, but meds were way to expensive as well as the Drs appointment. So I am looking for help with my disease and I would like to know if methadone is the right route for me to go. Thanks ## Methadone does help many people and it can be cheaper than Suboxone, however, you will more than likely still have to visit a doctor or clinic regularly. The main drawback to Methadone is that it can also be quite an addictive substance and people that is use it usually end up requiring a lifetime maintenance dose of it, while Suboxone can be slowly tapered and enable the person to eventually become completely drug free. Have you tried consulting ...

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Can someone please guide me in the right direction for a private methadone doctor in NJ? I was going to a clinic and owe them way too much money from nonpayment. My max dose was 40 mgs and I've been dropped to 10 mgs in 4 days. I need a doctor asap. Thanks! ## Dear glor, if you r on methadone due 2 addiction, it's against the law 4 doctors 2 give out methadone. If it's 4 pain management, some Doctors will give it out. GOOD LUCK! ## By law you have to go to a Methadone Clinic if you're taking Methadone for substance abuse. If someone is taking it for pain management, they will need their medical records from the previous dr. There will also have to be diagnostic test results/diagnosis in the medical records. ## Need doctor in north jersey that proscribes methadone ## Sure...

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I'm on high doses of Moriphine n Oxycodone and have been on Methadone in the past for my pain n it worked a lot better for my pain, I use to be a Steel Worker and fell 130 feet harnest in but broke my back n my neck , was in hospital for a month, I've been on the same medicine for a long time n would really like to have Methadone again , please let me know if you can find any Private Doctor to Prescribe me Methadone for my pain . ## Hello, Smitty! How are you? I am very sorry about what you've been through, that's horrible. As to the Methadone, any doctor that is licensed to practice medicine and write prescriptions is allowed to prescribe it for pain. The restrictions refer to when it is being prescribed for addiction treatment. The issue, however, is that most won'...

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Can anyone please help me!!! I need to find a private doctor in tyler or dallas texas that prescribes methadone. I cant make it to the clinic everyday and I need help with my opiate addiction. I found suboxone doctors but they are too expensive. Please help ## Hello, Sherri! How are you? I'm sorry, but for addiction treatment, a clinic is your only option. It would be illegal for a private doctor to prescribe it for you. It is only allowed to be given in a clinical setting by those that are specially trained in its use. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. I wish I had better news for you, but I'm afraid this is the way it stands ...

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looking for a dr for methadone near deltona fl ## @kush, I was actually able to locate two doctors who are based in Orange City, FL (just outside of Deltona), who are known for prescribing Methadone and other related medications: Bryant Draper Webster Medical Clinic 211 South Volusia Avenue Orange City, FL 32763 (386)775-7500 Edmundo I. Rivera, M.D. 296 Treemonte Drive Orange City, FL 32763 (386)774-6001 Maybe you can give either one of them a try to see if they are accepting any new patients. I hope this helps! ## David, how did you learn about these two doctors? I am looking for the same thing, (a dr to prescribe methadone) in the same area of fl. (Deltona) Thanks ## My son is in the methadone clinic in marion county, and we are now looking for a Dr who prescribes in palm coast or mar...

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I need a private doctor in orlando, fl. Who will prescribe methadone. I'm already on subutex but lost my insurance & can not afford my prescription without insurance. My doctor wont prescribe it. I know 'm methadone is so much cheaper. ## Private drs can't prescribe Methadone for Addiction Maintance. You will have to go to a clinic. ## Seeking a doctor who prescribes methadone for pain around Orlando,fl.(i live in kissimmee,fl)but i am new to Florida and need help if someone knows a doctor or doctors.Thanx So Much. ## I’m curious, could you point me in the right direction for a doctor that will prescribe Subutex? Im able to get Suboxone, but my doctor is unwilling to prescribe Subutex.

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Hi, I am an opiate addict. I have already tried the suboxone route and it was terrible to get off and terrible to be on. I would like to try methadone for awhile and not stand in line. Can someone please let me know of a private dr who prescribes methadone in Portland? ## I'm sorry, but under current Methadone treatment laws, a clinic is your only option. Private physicians are not allowed to prescribe it for addiction treatment or maintenance. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Can anyone suggest a good clinic in that area? ## This is really unfortunate because I really dont deserve to have to get in line with a bunch of homeless/acrid/foul mouthed/i...

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Name of Dr in Western MA,,, that was would prescribe methodone for pain. I have been going to a clinic only because I could not find a Dr who would prescribe methodone. I would be so thankful to have a Dr. Please help if you can ## Hello, Linda! How are you? I'm sorry, but regardless of why you were going to the clinic, an addiction treatment center is what's listed in your medical records, so a private doctor will not be able to prescribe it for you. I wish I had better news for you, many people have asked similar questions, but I do not. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Linda, Massachusetts like most ...

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Need to find a dr.who prescribes methadone froma private clinic?? Please if nyone knows ler me know id greatly appreciate it..my name ud sara 28 yr old mother ## Look in the phone book. Pain management. Call his nurse and ask her. Its that simple. ## Hi Sarah, If you haven't already found a doctor via the method that Gary suggested, I've located 3 doctors in Federal Way, Wa that are noted for prescribing Methadone: Vuthy Leng, M.D. 32114 First Ave. South Suite-203 Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)838-4140 Sam Slonim, M.D. 34616 11Th Place South Suite-5 Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)927-6500 Nitin M. Karnik, M.D. 2025 South 341 Street Place Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)874-2030 I hope this helps! ## I need a soboxin or methadone dr either one that csn see me in an office. I recentlt started...

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I am on a methadone clinic but the people who go there are always asking to buy or sell pills. I am not interested but I want to see a private doctor for this. Any one know of any?? ## Hi Susan, Through google, I was able to locate a "Buprenorphine, Methadone & Suboxone Doctor" in New York City, NY. You can view his contact information below: Jeffrey Deitz, M.D. 17 East 96Th Street New York City, NY 10128 (212)722-9777 I'm not aware if this doctor has a private practice or what his terms may be, but I would consider giving that number a call to inquire about his services. Please keep us posted if it works out for you or if finding another doctor is necessary. ## Can u help me find methadone in/near NYC? I need asap! Doctor, pharmacy... any ideas?? ## I need help finding ...

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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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I am a 45 yr old female who has chronic pain. 18 yrs ago I was an addict ans was on methadone treatment for 7 yrs in seattle. I moved to Idaho and detoxed off my program for 3+yrs. I had back surgery and was prescribed meds that unfortunatly gave me some physical addiction. I asked my family doc for methadone for pain and explained my past. He prescribed to me for 2 yrs and refered me to a pain clinic due to pain issues and the pain doc discontinued my methadone and used dillaudid. I have recently moved to ontario oregon and cant make the 65 mile drive regularly and most all the docs I have seen refuse to prescribe pain meds sometimes period. I am up front and talk about my past openly but dont feel I should suffer with so much pain. I have less quality of life and I feel my kids and fa...

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I have chronic pain and i take methadone for both pain and addiction. I need to find a doctor that prescribs methadone in office not clinic ## Hi Stephanie! Doctors cannot prescribe methadone to people who have addiction issues. It's not that they don't want to, they can't. It's against the law. Sorry, but it looks like your stuck going to a clinic.

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Hi I'm new to Wa and transferred to a methadone clinic here about 3 months ago from California. I don't like how they are ran an I would rather go through a private doc, can anyone someone PLEASE help me???? Oh an price here for clinic is double then what it was in California. ## HI, Makenz! How are you? I understand why people don't like the clinics, however, by law a private doctor can't prescribe Methadone for addiction treatment and that applies to the entire U.S. Methadone can only be given for addiction in a clinical setting by those who have been specially trained in its use. I wish I had better news for you, but I don't. Regardless of why you were going to a clinic, since some people resort to it for pain and I have no way of knowing if you were doing so as w...

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I'm trying to find a private doctor in the Charlotte North Carolina area that will prescribe me Methadone? I travel a lot with my job and the clinic is pretty much as inconvenient as possible. Anybody know one? ## Many private doctors will not provide Methadone treatment, unless it is a last resort for pain and nothing else has worked. It requires constant regular monitoring of the patient, as well as accountability to the government for all prescriptions written. Have you considered a possible shorter-term treatment with Suboxone? Most people can successfully get off it, without severe problems, after treatment. ## I am a Director of Quality for a manufacturing facility in Goldsboro. I am new to the area. i come from KY. where I am prescribed methadone by my family Dr for pain. I r...

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I'm looking for a compassionate doctor that will prescribe methadone in the New Orleans metro/Metairie area. Currently being treated at the UMC Medical Center in New Orleans for HIV. I'm prescribed Stribild, Adderall & Buprenorphine but I want to switch from Buprenorphine to Methadone. Please help!!! ## Hello, Nolaboy! How are you? Under current law, Methadone can only be prescribed for addiction treatment in a clinical setting by those specially trained in its use for such, thus it would be illegal for a private doctor to prescribe it. Thus, a clinic is your only option. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is ther...

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Methadone for Pain Not MMT. I have been to Dr.Milne, Not my favorite, his Bedside ways are less than to be desired..ALSO HAVE COVENTRY HMO Ins (obama care) im in the Broward area closest to zip 33064 I've had Spine surgery from Broward Sheriffs Offices Running a red light, but my car caught his , bc he couldn't wait for a green light, Now i have nerve damage in left arm and left leg confirmed with EEG and Cervical 4/5/6/7 posterior bulging with thecal sac tearing Amazing fire shooting to dull setting pain when activity stops depending on activity length duration etc..and Im Still on no duty, not even rehab yet ## Hello, Tyler! How are you? I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. This is a na...

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Hey..i just moved here and have ben on methadone for several years for cronic pain. and i am having a hard time finding a doctor that will for sure write it..i pay for the doc visit but then they say dont wanta write that narcotic i normally get 18o a month and need help finding a private clinic that will help me with getting my medicine here now cuz this is my permanent residence now..please help (anyone...please!!!) ## Are you seeing Pain Managements Drs ? They have to get your previous medical records. Even with the records, each dr has their own way of prescribing meds, especially with new patients. You will just have to stick with one for a while and not ask for Methadone. Although there is no guarantee they will prescribe you the Methadone. ## Are you going to pain management doct...

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I have been addicted to pain pills for nearly 20 yrs. can anyone tell me a good methadone doctor in hickory NC. ## Hi, Coy! If you are looking to use it to break your addiction, then you will have to go to a Methadone clinic, a private physician isn't allowed to prescribe it for that under the current laws. To be used to treat addiction, it has to be used under the supervision of those that are specially trained in using it for that in a clinical setting. Have you considered treatment with Suboxone? They have a website at suboxone.com with a feature that will let you search for doctors in your area and it only requires monthly visits to the doctor, with counseling, rather than daily visits like the Methadone clinics. Learn more Suboxone details here. It also has the added bonus of e...

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i need a doctor in DE or PA THAT WILL PRESCRIBE METHADONE I CAN NOT GO TO CLINIC EV4RY DAY PLEASE HELP????? PLEASE ANYONE I CAnt sleep im in so much pain ## Have you been going to an addiction treatment clinic? I'm sorry you're suffering, but if that's the case I'm afraid your options are limited. Regular private physicians are not allowed to prescribe Methadone for any type of addiction treatment. Learn more Methadone details here. Unfortunately, once you've gone to a clinic for addiction treatment, that is the label you have in your medical records, so private doctors usually won't touch you to prescribe it for any other reason. Do you have insurance?

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