Methadone Clinic Bogalusa, LA

Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic

Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic is a methadone clinic in Bogalusa, LA. It is situated in Washington Parish at 2106 Avenue F, 70429 zip. Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic offers group counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Bogalusa, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa?

  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 Bogalusa drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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