Methadone Clinic Oskaloosa, KS

Guidance Center

Guidance Center is a methadone clinic in Oskaloosa, KS. It is located in Jefferson County at 1102 Walnut Street, P. o. Box 127, 66066 zip. Guidance Center provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Guidance Center provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Guidance Center offers substance use education, individual counseling and group counseling. Guidance Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Oskaloosa, KS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Kansas. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Oskaloosa drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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