Methadone Clinic Portage, IN

Porter Starke Services Inc

Porter Starke Services Inc is a methadone clinic in Portage, IN. It is located in Porter County at 3176 Lancer Street, 46368 zip. Porter Starke Services Inc provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Porter Starke Services Inc provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Porter Starke Services Inc offers individual counseling, group counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Porter Starke Services Inc provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women. Porter Starke Services Inc also offers treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Portage, IN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Portage 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 Portage?

  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 Portage drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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