Methadone Clinic Lewis County, MO

Turning Point Recovery Center

Turning Point Recovery Center is a methadone clinic in Lewis County, MO. It is located at 504 Lewis Street, 63435 zip. Turning Point Recovery Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Turning Point Recovery Center provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Turning Point Recovery Center offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, employment counseling or training and substance use education. Turning Point Recovery Center provides medication assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Lewis County, MO:

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

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

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

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

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

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