Methadone Clinic Starke County, IN

Porter Starke Services Inc

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

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Starke County, IN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Starke 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 Starke County?

  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 Starke County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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