Methadone Clinic Guthrie Center, IA

New Opportunities Inc Behavioral Health Services

New Opportunities Inc Behavioral Health Services is a methadone clinic in Guthrie Center, IA. It is situated in Guthrie County at 400 State Street, 50115 zip. New Opportunities Inc Behavioral Health Services provides intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, New Opportunities Inc Behavioral Health Services offers substance use education, family counseling and individual counseling. New Opportunities Inc Behavioral Health Services provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Guthrie Center, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center?

  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 Guthrie Center drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center?

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