CORE Medical Clinic Inc

About CORE Medical Clinic Inc

CORE Medical Clinic, whose name stands for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Experience, is a family-run opioid treatment program serving Sacramento, with a second clinic in nearby West Sacramento. Their motto, “Recovery with Respect,” reflects a view of opioid dependence as a disease rather than a choice, and they focus on treating it with evidence-based medications. Care is outpatient and centered on medication-assisted treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine, and long-acting injectable options. Walk-in admissions are available on weekday mornings for those ready to start, depending on availability.

Patients can choose from several tracks: ongoing methadone maintenance, a buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) program, monthly Sublocade injections, and Vivitrol, an extended-release naltrexone shot given every four weeks to people who have completed the required opioid-free period. For those aiming to come off medication, a six-month Long-Term Detox Program first stabilizes patients on methadone or buprenorphine for about three months, then gradually tapers the dose over the final three months under clinical monitoring. Across programs, treatment is backed by individual and group counseling, on-site groups, random and regular drug screening, HIV and hepatitis C testing, naloxone access, referrals, and discharge planning. Vivitrol may also ease alcohol cravings for patients who struggle with both opioids and alcohol.