Methadone Clinic Decorah, IA

Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health

Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Decorah, IA. It is situated in Winneshiek County at 905 Montgomery Street, P. o. Box 349, 52101 zip. Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health offers substance use education, health education services and family counseling. Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health provides medication assisted treatment to women and men. Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center Dba Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Decorah, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Decorah 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 Decorah?

  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 Decorah drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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