Methadone Clinic Potosi, MO

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Potosi Office

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Potosi Office is a methadone clinic in Potosi, MO. It is situated in Washington County at 10071 Crescent Road, 63664 zip. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Potosi Office provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Potosi Office offers group counseling, substance use education and marital/couples counseling. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Potosi Office provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Potosi, MO:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Potosi 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 Potosi?

  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 Potosi drug rehabs.

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

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

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

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