Methadone Clinic Marrero, LA

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson is a methadone clinic in Marrero, LA. It is located in Jefferson Parish at 5001 Westbank Expressway, Suite 100, 70072 zip. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson provides outpatient detoxification, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson offers family counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson provides medication assisted services to men and women. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Marrero, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Marrero 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 Marrero?

  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 Marrero drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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