Methadone Clinic Ouachita County, AR

Ouachita Medical Center Chemical Dependency Unit

Ouachita Medical Center Chemical Dependency Unit is a methadone clinic in Ouachita County, AR. It is situated at 638 California Avenue Sw, 71701 zip. Ouachita Medical Center Chemical Dependency Unit provides regular outpatient treatment, hospital inpatient treatment and outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization. Other than methadone treatment, Ouachita Medical Center Chemical Dependency Unit offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and health education services. Ouachita Medical Center Chemical Dependency Unit provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ouachita County, AR:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ouachita County 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 Ouachita County?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Arkansas. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Ouachita County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Ouachita County 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 Ouachita County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Ouachita County 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 Ouachita County?

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