Methadone Clinic Arcadia, FL

First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services

First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services is a methadone clinic in Arcadia, FL. It is located in Desoto County at 10 East Oak Street, Suite E, 34266 zip. First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and family counseling. First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services provides medication assisted services to men and women. First Step Of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Arcadia, FL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Arcadia 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 Arcadia?

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

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

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

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

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