Methadone Clinic Athens, AL

Family Life Center

Family Life Center is a methadone clinic in Athens, AL. It is located in Limestone County at 503 South Jefferson Street , Suite C, 35611 zip. Family Life Center provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Family Life Center offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and group counseling. Family Life Center provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Athens, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Athens 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 Athens?

  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 Athens drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Athens 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 Athens always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Athens 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 Athens?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Athens: 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.