Methadone Clinic Carthage, MS

Weems Community Mh Center Leake County Office

Weems Community Mh Center Leake County Office is a methadone clinic in Carthage, MS. It is located in Leake County at 529 East Main Street, 39051 zip. Weems Community Mh Center Leake County Office provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, full residential treatment and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Weems Community Mh Center Leake County Office offers group counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and family counseling. Weems Community Mh Center Leake County Office provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Carthage, MS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Carthage 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 Carthage?

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

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

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

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

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