Methadone Clinic Freeborn County, MN

Fountain Centers Albert Lea

Fountain Centers Albert Lea is a methadone clinic in Freeborn County, MN. It is located at 404 West Fountain Street, 56007 zip. Fountain Centers Albert Lea provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, full residential treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Fountain Centers Albert Lea provides naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Fountain Centers Albert Lea offers group counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and health education services. Fountain Centers Albert Lea provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Freeborn County, MN:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Freeborn County 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 Freeborn County?

  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 Freeborn County drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Freeborn County 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 Freeborn County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Freeborn County 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 Freeborn County?

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