Methadone Clinic Akron, CO

Centennial Mental Health Center Inc

Centennial Mental Health Center Inc is a methadone clinic in Akron, CO. It is located in Washington County at 871 East 1st Street, 80720 zip. Centennial Mental Health Center Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Centennial Mental Health Center Inc provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Centennial Mental Health Center Inc offers family counseling, health education services and group counseling. Centennial Mental Health Center Inc provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Akron, CO:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Akron 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 Akron?

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

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

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

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

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