Methadone Clinic Alabaster, AL

Shelby County Treatment Center

Shelby County Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Alabaster, AL. It is located in Shelby County at 750 Highway 31 South, 35007 zip. Shelby County Treatment Center provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Shelby County Treatment Center provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and methadone detox. Other than methadone treatment, Shelby County Treatment Center offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and vocational training and educational support. Shelby County Treatment Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Shelby County Treatment Center also offers treatment in Korean and Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Alabaster, AL:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Alabaster?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Alabaster is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Alabaster?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Alabama. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Alabaster drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Alabaster has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Alabaster always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Alabaster are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Alabaster?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Alabaster: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.