Methadone Clinic Lamar, MO

Ozark Center/new Directions

Ozark Center/new Directions is a methadone clinic in Lamar, MO. It is located in Barton County at 307 West 11th Street, 64759 zip. Ozark Center/new Directions provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Ozark Center/new Directions offers substance use education, family counseling and individual counseling. Ozark Center/new Directions provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lamar, MO:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Lamar 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 Lamar?

  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 Lamar drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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