Methadone Clinic Alexandria, LA

Choices Of Louisiana Inc

Choices Of Louisiana Inc is a methadone clinic in Alexandria, LA. It is located in Rapides Parish at 2116 North Bolton Avenue, 71303 zip. Choices Of Louisiana Inc provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient detoxification and outpatient treatment. Choices Of Louisiana Inc provides methadone detox, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Choices Of Louisiana Inc offers health education services, hepatitis education, counseling and support and group counseling. Choices Of Louisiana Inc provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Alexandria, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

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

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

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

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

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