Methadone Clinic Laupahoehoe, HI

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Laupahoehoe Community

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Laupahoehoe Community is a methadone clinic in Laupahoehoe, HI. It is located in Hawaii County at 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Highway, 96764 zip. Big Island Substance Abuse Council Laupahoehoe Community provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Big Island Substance Abuse Council Laupahoehoe Community offers individual counseling, employment counseling or training and substance use education. Big Island Substance Abuse Council Laupahoehoe Community provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Laupahoehoe, HI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe?

  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 Laupahoehoe drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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