Methadone Clinic Kahuku, HI

North Shore Mental Health Main

North Shore Mental Health Main is a methadone clinic in Kahuku, HI. It is situated in Honolulu County at 56-117 Pualalea Street, 96731 zip. North Shore Mental Health Main provides short-term residential treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, North Shore Mental Health Main offers employment counseling or training, individual counseling and substance use education. North Shore Mental Health Main provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women. North Shore Mental Health Main also offers treatment in Korean, Chinese and Italian.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Kahuku, HI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Kahuku 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 Kahuku?

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

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

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

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

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