Methadone Clinic Cook County, GA

Behavioral Health Services Of South Ga

Behavioral Health Services Of South Ga is a methadone clinic in Cook County, GA. It is located at 1905 South Hutchinson Avenue, 31620 zip. Behavioral Health Services Of South Ga provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Behavioral Health Services Of South Ga offers employment counseling or training, family counseling and substance use education. Behavioral Health Services Of South Ga provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cook County, GA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cook 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 Cook County?

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

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

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

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

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