Methadone Clinic Charenton, LA

Chitimacha Tribe Of Louisiana Human Services

Chitimacha Tribe Of Louisiana Human Services is a methadone clinic in Charenton, LA. It is situated in Saint Mary Parish at 3231 Chitimacha Trail, 70523 zip. Chitimacha Tribe Of Louisiana Human Services provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Chitimacha Tribe Of Louisiana Human Services offers health education services, vocational training and educational support and substance use education. Chitimacha Tribe Of Louisiana Human Services provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Charenton, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Charenton 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 Charenton?

  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 Charenton drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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