Methadone Clinic Carlinville, IL

First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling

First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling is a methadone clinic in Carlinville, IL. It is located in Macoupin County at 113 South Plum Street, Suite B, 62626 zip. First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling offers group counseling, substance use education and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. First Step Dui Evaluation/counseling also provides treatment in Vietnamese, Spanish and Arabic.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Carlinville, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Carlinville 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 Carlinville?

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

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

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

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

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