Methadone Clinic Whitfield, MS

Mississippi State Hospital Substance Use Service

Mississippi State Hospital Substance Use Service is a methadone clinic in Whitfield, MS. It is located in Rankin County at 3550 Highway 468 West, Buildings 81 And 87, 39193 zip. Mississippi State Hospital Substance Use Service provides hospital inpatient treatment, hospital inpatient detoxification and hospital inpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Mississippi State Hospital Substance Use Service offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and health education services. Mississippi State Hospital Substance Use Service provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Whitfield, MS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

  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 Whitfield drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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