Methadone Clinic Escambia County, AL

Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare Systems

Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare Systems is a methadone clinic in Escambia County, AL. It is located at 1321 Mcmillian Avenue, 36426 zip. Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare Systems provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare Systems offers group counseling, individual counseling and substance use education. Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare Systems provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Escambia County, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Escambia 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 Escambia 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 Escambia County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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