Methadone Clinic Nome, AK

Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services

Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Nome, AK. It is located at 607 Division Street, 99762 zip. Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services offers health education services, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services provides medication assisted services to women and men. Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services also supports Yupik patients for addiction treatment.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Nome, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Nome 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 Nome?

  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 Nome drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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