Methadone Clinic Artesia, CA

Alternative Options Counseling Center

Alternative Options Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in Artesia, CA. It is located in Los Angeles County at 11423 187th Street, Suite 200, 90701 zip. Alternative Options Counseling Center provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization. Other than methadone treatment, Alternative Options Counseling Center offers health education services, marital/couples counseling and group counseling. Alternative Options Counseling Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Artesia, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Artesia 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 Artesia?

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

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

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

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

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