Methadone Clinic Copper Center, AK

Copper River Native Association Behavioral Health Services

Copper River Native Association Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Copper Center, AK. It is located in Valdez Cordova at Robert Marshall Building, Mile 111. 5 Richardson Highway, 99573 zip. Copper River Native Association Behavioral Health Services provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Copper River Native Association Behavioral Health Services offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Copper River Native Association Behavioral Health Services provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Copper Center, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Copper Center 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 Copper Center?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Alaska. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Copper Center drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Copper Center 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 Copper Center always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Copper Center 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 Copper Center?

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