Methadone Clinic Grundy County, IL

Grundy County Health Department

Grundy County Health Department is a methadone clinic in Grundy County, IL. It is situated at 1320 Union Street, 60450 zip. Grundy County Health Department provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Grundy County Health Department offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, individual counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Grundy County Health Department provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Grundy County, IL:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Grundy County 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 Grundy County?

  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 Grundy County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Grundy County 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 Grundy County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Grundy County 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 Grundy County?

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