Methadone Clinic Aitkin, MN

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is a methadone clinic in Aitkin, MN. It is situated in Aitkin County at 13 3rd Street Ne, 56431 zip. Northern Pines Mental Health Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Northern Pines Mental Health Center offers employment counseling or training, family counseling and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Northern Pines Mental Health Center provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Aitkin, MN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Aitkin 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 Aitkin?

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

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

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

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

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