Methadone Clinic Stone County, MS

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Stone County Office

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Stone County Office is a methadone clinic in Stone County, MS. It is located at 200 Coastal Paper Avenue, 39577 zip. Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Stone County Office provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Stone County Office offers marital/couples counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Stone County Office provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Stone County, MS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Stone 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 Stone 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 Stone County drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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