Methadone Clinic Smith County, MS

Weems Community Mh Center Smith County Office

Weems Community Mh Center Smith County Office is a methadone clinic in Smith County, MS. It is located at 355 Highway 37 South, 39153 zip. Weems Community Mh Center Smith County Office provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Weems Community Mh Center Smith County Office offers employment counseling or training, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Weems Community Mh Center Smith County Office provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Smith County, MS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Smith 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 Smith County?

  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 Smith County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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