Methadone Clinic Atlantic, IA

Zion Recovery Services

Zion Recovery Services is a methadone clinic in Atlantic, IA. It is located in Cass County at 1500 East 10th Street, 50022 zip. Zion Recovery Services provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Zion Recovery Services offers substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Zion Recovery Services provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Atlantic, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Atlantic 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 Atlantic?

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

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

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

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

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