Methadone Clinic Pike County, AL

East Central Mental Health Inc Substance Abuse Program

East Central Mental Health Inc Substance Abuse Program is a methadone clinic in Pike County, AL. It is located at 200 Cherry Street, 36081 zip. East Central Mental Health Inc Substance Abuse Program provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, East Central Mental Health Inc Substance Abuse Program offers individual counseling, marital/couples counseling and group counseling. East Central Mental Health Inc Substance Abuse Program provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pike County, AL:

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

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

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

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

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

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