Methadone Clinic Sheridan County, NE

Northeast Panhandle Substance Abuse Center

Northeast Panhandle Substance Abuse Center is a methadone clinic in Sheridan County, NE. It is situated at 305 Foch Street, 69343 zip. Northeast Panhandle Substance Abuse Center provides short-term residential treatment, full residential treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Northeast Panhandle Substance Abuse Center offers employment counseling or training, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and family counseling. Northeast Panhandle Substance Abuse Center provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Sheridan County, NE:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?

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

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

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

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

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