Methadone Clinic Fillmore, CA

Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs

Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs is a methadone clinic in Fillmore, CA. It is situated in Ventura County at 828 West Ventura Street, Suite 250, 93015 zip. Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs offers employment counseling or training, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs provides medication assisted services to women and men. Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol And Drug Programs also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Fillmore, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Fillmore 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 Fillmore?

  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 Fillmore drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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