Methadone Clinic Naalehu, HI

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Sch Bsd Prg/naalehu Inter Sch

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Sch Bsd Prg/naalehu Inter Sch is a methadone clinic in Naalehu, HI. It is located in Hawaii County at 95-5545 Mamalahoa Highway, 96772 zip. Big Island Substance Abuse Council Sch Bsd Prg/naalehu Inter Sch provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Big Island Substance Abuse Council Sch Bsd Prg/naalehu Inter Sch offers individual counseling, substance use education and employment counseling or training. Big Island Substance Abuse Council Sch Bsd Prg/naalehu Inter Sch provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Naalehu, HI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Naalehu 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 Naalehu?

  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 Naalehu drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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