Methadone Clinic Cedar County, IA

Prelude Behavioral Services

Prelude Behavioral Services is a methadone clinic in Cedar County, IA. It is located at 216 West 6th Street, 52772 zip. Prelude Behavioral Services provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Prelude Behavioral Services offers marital/couples counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and employment counseling or training. Prelude Behavioral Services provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cedar County, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cedar 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 Cedar County?

  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 Cedar County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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