Methadone Clinic Ninilchik, AK

Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic

Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic is a methadone clinic in Ninilchik, AK. It is located in Kenai Peninsula at 15765 Kingsley Road, 99639 zip. Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic provides outpatient detoxification, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic offers substance use education, marital/couples counseling and individual counseling. Ninilchik Traditional Council Ninilchik Community Clinic provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ninilchik, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ninilchik 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 Ninilchik?

  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 Ninilchik drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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