Methadone Clinic Knox, IN

Porter Starke Services Inc

Porter Starke Services Inc is a methadone clinic in Knox, IN. It is located in Starke County at 1001 South Edgewood Drive, Suite 1, 46534 zip. Porter Starke Services Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Porter Starke Services Inc provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Porter Starke Services Inc offers health education services, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and group counseling. Porter Starke Services Inc provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Knox, IN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Knox 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 Knox?

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

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

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

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

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