Methadone Clinic Cordova, AK

Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic

Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic is a methadone clinic in Cordova, AK. It is situated in Valdez Cordova at 602 Chase Avenue, 99574 zip. Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and marital/couples counseling. Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cordova, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cordova 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 Cordova?

  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 Cordova drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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