Methadone Clinic Grand Bay, AL

Gulf Coast Treatment Center

Gulf Coast Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Grand Bay, AL. It is situated in Mobile County at 12271 Interchange Road, 36541 zip. Gulf Coast Treatment Center provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Gulf Coast Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Gulf Coast Treatment Center offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and family counseling. Gulf Coast Treatment Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women. Gulf Coast Treatment Center also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Grand Bay, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay?

  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 Grand Bay drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay?

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