Methadone Clinic Baldwin County, AL

Shoulder

Shoulder is a methadone clinic in Baldwin County, AL. It is located at 31214 Coleman Lane, 36527 zip. Shoulder provides full residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Shoulder offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and group counseling. Shoulder provides medication assisted treatment to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Baldwin County, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Baldwin County 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 Baldwin County?

  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 Baldwin County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Baldwin County 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 Baldwin County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Baldwin County 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 Baldwin County?

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