Methadone Clinic Ville Platte, LA

Ville Platte Office Of Behavioral Health

Ville Platte Office Of Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Ville Platte, LA. It is located in Evangeline Parish at 312 Court Street, 70586 zip. Ville Platte Office Of Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ville Platte Office Of Behavioral Health offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, substance use education and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Ville Platte Office Of Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ville Platte, LA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte?

  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 Ville Platte drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte?

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