Methadone Clinic Lakewood, CA

Positive Steps Inc

Positive Steps Inc is a methadone clinic in Lakewood, CA. It is located in Los Angeles County at 5230 North Clark Avenue, Suite 18, 90712 zip. Positive Steps Inc provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Positive Steps Inc offers substance use education, family counseling and group counseling. Positive Steps Inc provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lakewood, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

  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 Lakewood drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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