Methadone Clinic Wetumpka, AL

A Nu Direction

A Nu Direction is a methadone clinic in Wetumpka, AL. It is situated in Elmore County at 500 Hospital Drive, 36092 zip. A Nu Direction provides hospital inpatient detoxification, hospital inpatient treatment and hospital inpatient treatment. A Nu Direction provides buprenorphine detox and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, A Nu Direction offers individual counseling, health education services and group counseling. A Nu Direction provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Wetumpka, AL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka?

  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 Wetumpka drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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