Methadone Clinic Okeechobee, FL

Detox Of South Florida

Detox Of South Florida is a methadone clinic in Okeechobee, FL. It is situated in Okeechobee County at 608 Ne 2nd Avenue, 34972 zip. Detox Of South Florida provides residential detoxification, hospital inpatient treatment and short-term residential treatment. Detox Of South Florida provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management. Other than methadone treatment, Detox Of South Florida offers substance use education, health education services and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Detox Of South Florida provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Okeechobee, FL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee?

  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 Okeechobee drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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