Methadone Clinic Ripley County, MO

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a methadone clinic in Ripley County, MO. It is situated at 104 Washington Street, Suite A, 63935 zip. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, hepatitis education, counseling and support and group counseling. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Ripley County, MO:

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

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

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

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

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

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