Methadone Clinic Boulevard, CA

Southern Indian Health Council Inc La Posta Substance Abuse Center

Southern Indian Health Council Inc La Posta Substance Abuse Center is a methadone clinic in Boulevard, CA. It is situated in San Diego County at 8 Crestwood Road, 91905 zip. Southern Indian Health Council Inc La Posta Substance Abuse Center provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southern Indian Health Council Inc La Posta Substance Abuse Center offers substance use education, family counseling and individual counseling. Southern Indian Health Council Inc La Posta Substance Abuse Center provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Boulevard, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Boulevard 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 Boulevard?

  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 Boulevard drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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