Methadone Clinic Hancock County, KY

River Valley Behavioral Health

River Valley Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Hancock County, KY. It is situated at 107 Harrison Street, 42348 zip. River Valley Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment, outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment. River Valley Behavioral Health provides naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, River Valley Behavioral Health offers family counseling, individual counseling and substance use education. River Valley Behavioral Health provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hancock County, KY:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hancock 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 Hancock County?

  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 Hancock County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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