Methadone Clinic Carter County, MO

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Carter County, MO. It is situated at 401 North Main Street, 63965 zip. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health offers employment counseling or training, marital/couples counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Carter County, MO:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Carter 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 Carter County?

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

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

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

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

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