Methadone Clinic Salmon, ID

Lemhi Valley Social Services

Lemhi Valley Social Services is a methadone clinic in Salmon, ID. It is located in Lemhi County at 1301 Main Street, Suites 1-3b, 83467 zip. Lemhi Valley Social Services provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Lemhi Valley Social Services offers family counseling, group counseling and substance use education. Lemhi Valley Social Services provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Salmon, ID:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Salmon 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 Salmon?

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

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

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

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

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