Methadone Clinic Edmonton, KY

Lifeskills Inc Metcalfe County Office

Lifeskills Inc Metcalfe County Office is a methadone clinic in Edmonton, KY. It is located in Metcalfe County at 112 Sartin Drive, 42129 zip. Lifeskills Inc Metcalfe County Office provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Lifeskills Inc Metcalfe County Office offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, health education services and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Lifeskills Inc Metcalfe County Office provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Edmonton, KY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

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

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

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

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

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