Methadone Clinic Nenana, AK

Railbelt Mental Health And Addictions

Railbelt Mental Health And Addictions is a methadone clinic in Nenana, AK. It is located in Yukon Koyukuk at 410 River Front Street, 99760 zip. Railbelt Mental Health And Addictions provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Railbelt Mental Health And Addictions offers employment counseling or training, health education services and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Railbelt Mental Health And Addictions provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Nenana, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Nenana 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 Nenana?

  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 Nenana drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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