Methadone Clinic Marengo, IA

Prelude Behavioral Services

Prelude Behavioral Services is a methadone clinic in Marengo, IA. It is situated in Iowa County at 1101 Court Avenue, Suite 10, 52301 zip. Prelude Behavioral Services provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Prelude Behavioral Services offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and marital/couples counseling. Prelude Behavioral Services provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Marengo, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Marengo 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 Marengo?

  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 Marengo drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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