Methadone Clinic Northwest Arctic, AK

Maniilaq Counseling And Recovery Center

Maniilaq Counseling And Recovery Center is a methadone clinic in Northwest Arctic, AK. It is situated at 733 2nd Avenue, 99752 zip. Maniilaq Counseling And Recovery Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Maniilaq Counseling And Recovery Center offers individual counseling, family counseling and substance use education. Maniilaq Counseling And Recovery Center provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Northwest Arctic, AK:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic?

  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 Northwest Arctic drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic?

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