Methadone Clinic Pocahontas County, IA

Community And Family Resources

Community And Family Resources is a methadone clinic in Pocahontas County, IA. It is located at 406 Nw 7th Street, 50574 zip. Community And Family Resources provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Community And Family Resources offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Community And Family Resources provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pocahontas County, IA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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