Methadone Clinic Ludington, MI

West Michigan Community Mh

West Michigan Community Mh is a methadone clinic in Ludington, MI. It is located in Mason County at 920 Diana Street, 49431 zip. West Michigan Community Mh provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Other than methadone treatment, West Michigan Community Mh offers individual counseling, substance use education and family counseling. West Michigan Community Mh provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ludington, MI:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Ludington 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 Ludington?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Michigan. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Ludington drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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