Methadone Clinic Okoboji, IA

Heart Kinnections Okoboji

Heart Kinnections Okoboji is a methadone clinic in Okoboji, IA. It is located in Dickinson County at 1010 Julia Street, 51355 zip. Heart Kinnections Okoboji provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Heart Kinnections Okoboji offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and family counseling. Heart Kinnections Okoboji provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Okoboji, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Okoboji 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 Okoboji?

  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 Okoboji drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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