Methadone Clinic Thompson Falls, MT

Gateway Community Services Thompson Falls Office Sanders County

Gateway Community Services Thompson Falls Office Sanders County is a methadone clinic in Thompson Falls, MT. It is located in Sanders County at 1029 Main Street, 59873 zip. Gateway Community Services Thompson Falls Office Sanders County provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Gateway Community Services Thompson Falls Office Sanders County offers family counseling, group counseling and substance use education. Gateway Community Services Thompson Falls Office Sanders County provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Thompson Falls, MT:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls?

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