Methadone Clinic Decatur, AL

Family Life Center Inc

Family Life Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Decatur, AL. It is situated in Morgan County at 110 Johnston Street Se, 35601 zip. Family Life Center Inc provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Family Life Center Inc offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and group counseling. Family Life Center Inc provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Decatur, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Decatur 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 Decatur?

  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 Decatur drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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