Methadone Clinic Sierra County, CA

Sierra County Health And Human Service Alcohol And Drug Department

Sierra County Health And Human Service Alcohol And Drug Department is a methadone clinic in Sierra County, CA. It is located at 704 Mill Street, 96118 zip. Sierra County Health And Human Service Alcohol And Drug Department provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Sierra County Health And Human Service Alcohol And Drug Department offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, group counseling and substance use education. Sierra County Health And Human Service Alcohol And Drug Department provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Sierra County, CA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Sierra 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 Sierra County?

  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 Sierra County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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