Stonybrook Center

Andrew Wmbles

Every single Methadone clinic should model it’s approach to patient respect after Stonybrook Center. The people I’ve interacted with who work there have each gone out of their way to be sensitive and caring towards myself and other patients I’ve spoken with. The important thing is, if you follow the SIMPLE rules laid out for patients and have a real desire to get out from underneath all the pressure and stress of an opiate addiction then this is a really good place to turn. You have to be ready for a change tho

Eddie Louise Moran

It took me over a year to finally get to the dose I needed to be. For a while I was still using because of the dose but wouldn't get to go up because of the using. The Dr. Finally stepped in and raised it to where I wanted to be. Dr. Neeb has been Great. Nurses are great as well, better if your doing what your supposed to be. I think the owner is all about profits. Who goes by cookie? That's something I'd hear using lol

Braydon Bee (Buttsteak)

Sadly this is not a bad clinic. I mean it is a bad clinic in practice. They don’t care about the individual clients, they repeatedly govern based on stigma, and still use the threat of taking meds away (Inflicting physical pain) . Here’s a story I witnessed first hand. A client had suffered with intestinal pain for several decades. The client’s closest family member died early in life because of complications related to these problems. Thanks to methadone and harm reduction the client had enough stability in life to address these health concerns. The doctor the client saw outside the clinic recommended buying a 64 oz water bottle and drinking it every day. it worked! For the first time ever there was no daily 45 minutes of morning nausea, no stomach pains, no more laxatives, better appetite and several other benefits. This doctor’s simple recommendation changed the client’s life. This client had achieved the status of going one time per month to get meds. On the next visit she informed the nurse of her doctor’s plan. The client was worried About being accused of diluting the urine sample. The staff assured the client that this would not be a problem. What reasonable people! On the next visit to the clinic the client was told the sample was diluted. The client again explained the situation and asked if perhaps they could pause her doctor’s orders on water and come back later to provide a less diluted sample. (Also worth noting the client gives 12 urine samples or more per year so is well clear of the 8 required by law). The staff assured the client it was fine and declined to do what the client suggested. The client was worried because they know this clinic, they knew that promises mean nothing when it comes down to it. And I know this too. I’ve seen them crush this and other clients despite the client’s best efforts again and again. (To be fair the clinic was at one time into best practices and supporting their clients but those ideals have all but been abandoned). I mention this only to emphasize that the client was doing everything they could to do the clinic’s job for them. The client solved the problem In a way that no one could object to and they said no. Just because. Most places in the world this would be enough to cover your self, but not at the methadone clinic. They called the client to tell them they were taking away their take home’s for “safety” because... her urine sample was diluted. Can you imagine the frustration?!? Because certainly you think “explain the situation. Any living creature with a brain would certainly not be okay with this situation.” But not at this methadone clinic. The client argued and begged but resin meant nothing. No one cared. No one could even be bothered to just think this through. Do you know the cost of losing take homes? You’ve now lost your child care, you’ve lost wages, you’ve messed up the balance you had in your life with the people who raise your children. These are things that put you at much greater risk of returning to Chaotic use. But they don’t care. That’s not what they’re here for. It’s not even anger anymore. When can we, the patients of MAT have our lives back? How many punishments do we have to endure? How many evil or stupid people do we have to have in ur lives and for how long? Do you know what it’s like to live your life based on the whims of some methadone clinic employee?!? they have complete control over your body and life, and this is the level of engagement we get. It makes me want to vomit. Obviously if you’re going here it’s because you have too. You didn’t choose too. So lower your expectations as far as you can and hold your nose and be ready to be treated like less than human! They know what they’re doing and don’t care. That’s the sick part. These people are absolutely toxic. The only rule is what feels like it should be the rule. And legally they’re totally protected. Methadone clinics are designed to be run by scam artists and sadists. This one does not disappoint!

Sarah Tea

I have been a consistent patient at Stoneybrook for the past 15 months. They take all kinds of Medicaid/State Insurance. I have Aetna and there's been no problems. Intake is a pain, lots of paperwork and meetings with different staff members...takes about 3-4 hours. Everyone starts at 30mg and you can increase by 10mgs every third day. It took me about 4 weeks to get to my preferred daily dose of 90mg. In the beginning you have to go to the clinic 6 days a week with a Sunday take home until you drop clean 4 times in a row....drug tests are randomly selected twice a month. So you just have to have the strength to make it through the first 2-3 months before you get in a steady routine. After 4 clean drops you only have to go three times a week and if you keep staying clean you can eventually go just twice a month and get 14 carries a t a time! The counselors change pretty often, I've had 3 in the past year and a half and didn't like any of them but its close to me and they do want to see people get better.