Methadone Clinic Harvey, LA

Gateway Foundation Inc Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse

Gateway Foundation Inc Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse is a methadone clinic in Harvey, LA. It is located in Jefferson Parish at 4103 Lac Couture Drive, 70058 zip. Gateway Foundation Inc Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gateway Foundation Inc Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse offers group counseling, family counseling and employment counseling or training. Gateway Foundation Inc Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Harvey, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Harvey 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 Harvey?

  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 Harvey drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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