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Sacramento Clinic

Sacramento Clinic

2100 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816916.442.4985Fax 916.442.1029

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West Sacramento Clinic

West Sacramento Clinic

3990 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95816916.796.0020Fax 916.796.0045

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Dispensing Hours

6:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Clinic Hours

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Explore treatment programs designed to support recovery through medication-assisted care, counseling, and long-term planning.

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(Medication-Assisted Treatment)

Methadone Maintenance Program

The Methadone Maintenance Program provides long-term medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. Methadone helps stabilize the brain, reduce withdrawal symptoms, decrease cravings, and block the euphoric effects of opioids such as heroin or fentanyl when an adequate dose is reached.

Results

  • Withdrawal relief
  • Reduced cravings
  • Blocked effects of opioids
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(Suboxone/Subutex)

Buprenorphine Program

Buprenorphine treatment helps relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and block the effects of other opioids so patients can stabilize and move forward in recovery. This medication-assisted treatment program is supported by medical care, counseling, drug testing, naloxone access, referrals, and long-term recovery planning.

Results

  • Withdrawal relief
  • Reduced cravings
  • Blocked effects of other opioids
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(Methadone or Buprenorphine Taper)

Long-Term Detox Program

The Long-Term Detox Program uses methadone or buprenorphine over a six-month period to help patients stabilize first, then gradually taper from medication with clinical support. The program includes counseling, on-site groups, referrals, naloxone access, limited medical services, and discharge planning.

Results

  • Medication-supported stabilization
  • Gradual tapering plan
  • Counseling support
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(Monthly Buprenorphine Injection)

Sublocade Program

Sublocade is a once-monthly extended-release injection form of buprenorphine. It provides sustained medication coverage throughout the month, helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, blocks the rewarding effects of opioids, and supports medication adherence for eligible patients.

Results

  • Monthly medication support
  • Reduced cravings
  • Improved medication adherence
  • Blocked effects of opioids
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(Extended-Release Naltrexone Injection)

Vivitrol Program

Vivitrol is an injectable extended-release form of naltrexone administered once every four weeks. It blocks incoming opioids, may reduce drug cravings, reduces alcohol cravings, and supports medication adherence for eligible patients who have already completed the required opioid-free period.

Results

  • May reduce drug cravings
  • Reduces alcohol cravings
  • Blocks incoming opioids
  • Monthly medication adherence
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Everyone at C.O.R.E who I have to interact with on a regular basis are always kind and respectful.

This is the best MAT clinic in the Sacramento area. Thank you for your hard work!

I wouldn’t change anything. So far the program here has been outstanding. And I would recommend it to friends and family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Initially, an intake assessment and admission medical history and exam is completed by counseling and medical staff. Treatment options are discussed and a course of action taken. Medication recommendations are made and initated to balance safety and benefit as much as possible. It is very important to let counseling, dispensing and medical staff know how the medication is working or not so appropriate adjustments can be made.

At C.O.R.E., we strive to individualize treatment and maximize success. There is no time pressure. Some do well with short term treatment while others benefit from long term treatment. We know relapse is common and can have disasterous results. We work hard to treat each patient as long as is required to achieve long term success.

First we work closely with the individual to achieve a “normalizing’ dose of medication to alleviate withdrawal and craving while minimizing side effects. Working closely with medical, dispensing and counseling staff most often allows us to achieve this goal in the first few days to weeks.

Not necessarily. C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic serves patients in Sacramento, West Sacramento, and surrounding areas. People often choose a clinic based on accessibility, treatment needs, and location.

C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic accepts several health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, MHN, Anthem, Medicare, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Blue Shield of California, Magellan Health, and Western Health Advantage.

As most patients entering treatment know, opioid withdrawal is awful and inevitably leads to continued use. We are sensitive to how terrible the craving, restlessness, anxiety, bone aches, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, sweating, etc. can be. If alcohol, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or other drugs are involved withdrawal can be medically dangerous and require residential or coordinated medical care. Opioid withdrawal can be greatly reduced or eliminated by the early doses provided but again frequent contact with treatment staff for medication adjustments is very important.

The great majority of patients seeking treatment for opioid addiction can continue their normal life, including work, while they are working to find their ’normalizing’ medication dose. If residential or coordinated medical care is required, some time off may be necessary but again this will be individualized. Clinic hours are designed to accommodate the vast majority of working patients.

We work hard to educate patients about the benefits and safety of MAT. Many myths circulate about MAT such as it causing liver problems, bone problems and being harder to get off than fentanyl or heroin. These are absolutely false and will be discussed in detail with your treatment staff. Patients who receive MAT are much healthier than patients not in treatment. Learning to manage common side effects like constipation and weight gain can make patients healthier than they have ever been. All opioids are hard to get off but MAT can set up a very careful and safe detox when a patient is ready. An abrupt short term detox is not advised and can be difficult but a gradual, medically safe detox minimizes withdrawal symptoms. Supplemental safe, non addicting medications can further reduce unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

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