Methadone Clinic Oakdale, LA

Allen Outreach Inc

Allen Outreach Inc is a methadone clinic in Oakdale, LA. It is located in Allen Parish at 113 North 13th Street, 71463 zip. Allen Outreach Inc provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Allen Outreach Inc offers marital/couples counseling, family counseling and substance use education. Allen Outreach Inc provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Oakdale, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Oakdale 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 Oakdale?

  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 Oakdale drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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