Methadone Clinic Polk County, AR

Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center Inc

Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Polk County, AR. It is situated at 307 South Cherry Street, 71953 zip. Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center Inc provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center Inc offers group counseling, substance use education and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center Inc provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Polk County, AR:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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